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The pocket watch is something that has almost vanished from the male attire in today’s society. Most men wear a wrist watch, and usually not of good quality. I myself fall into this category, and I have never used a pocket watch. My father on the other hand does in fact use a pocket watch, and I hope to inherit it one day. The only patrons I see carrying pocket watches today are older men. However, it is interesting that most dress trousers, particularly chinos have a spot to place your pocket watch. I guess most companies still cater to the classic male. That is amazing actually! Have a great weekend.
This gentlman deserves a full body shot with style like this!
22 comments:
1. The true traditionalists among us still refer to what you call a "pocket watch" as a "watch" and have no use whatsoever for such newfangled contraptions as watches worn on the wrist like bracelets.
2. Has this genetleman been identified? Are other photos available of this paragon of good taste?
Indisputably, the only WASP watch:
http://www.geekhideout.com/timex-20501.shtml
Anonymous 12:53,
I just don't agree with you! Sorry!
Watches are tricky, you are judged negatively if it is too flashy, ans judged if you wear a timex, the trick is to find something in between. I am personally fond of my Grandfathers watch, a vintage 1958 Omega Constellation.
The picture below is not one of it, but it serves some justice to the understated style of the model.
http://www.yorktime.com/sku/347/icons/arrow.jpg
If I asked a handsome man for the time & he whipped out a pocket watch...not a blackberry or a wrist watch I would probably think he was trying to hard. Perhaps just for a special occasions? Just a my opinion. I have to politely disagree with you today. Have a fabulous weekend.
MBM,
Not all men's lives revolve around impressing others like Richard's does. Perhaps he just likes that kind of watch and doesn't give a crap what anyone else thinks.
You have a great weekend too.
Using a pocket watch in 2009 is like riding a horse to work instead of driving. And, the chino "pocket" you reference is a coin pocket, not a pocket watch pocket. Naturally, no pant manufacturer across the last 50 years would be making a pocket for a completely antiquated device. If I saw someone under 80 using a pocket watch I would think they were a total jackass - someone trying far too hard...which is a theme of this blog.
I love my Timex indiglo...and have actually been asked if its vintage, and then I blast the drunk with the "INDIGLO" action...
-CPB
The Timex from Anonymos 12:53 is a nice watch, but how can something that glows in the dark be "WASP?"
I am more fond of the vintage ones myself.
There is a previous version of that very Timex "Easy Reader" watch without the "Indiglo" feature.
A good friend of mine has been talking about picking up a nice pocketwatch for some time now. Knowing that circle of friends, I'm sure once he dons one other will follow suit. Well timed piece.
A watch of good quality? Don't you really mean a watch gussied up to be gaudy sparkly shiney jewelry?
When was the last time anyone had a watch that couldn't keep time? If so, toss it!
In 1995 I was motor biking thru the western Texas big country and popped into a Marfa grocery store for some supplies. I saw a digital watch hanging off a shelf selling for 97 cents. I bought it.
It kept PERFECT time for years.
Must one have a watch costing 5 digits on his body to like himself in the morning?
(Yes, I know it helps the girls like one in the morning.)
I have one of swiss make. I purchased it on the evilBay for a cool bill. Works well and only gets worn occasionally. It does turn some people off but I don't really care; at 23 I've no time to care about what others think.
Very gutsy thing to permit anonymous posting.
Thanks.
There are a couple of exceptions to the vanishing of the pocket watch: Outdoorsy folks who live where there are mosqutios (most repellents attacks watch crystals) and bakers. There is no band to get in the way when working dough.
Ill again?
Hope not.
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I have to agree with anonymous on the WASP watch issue: at least with Boston Brahmins, we can be seen wearing the cheapest, and most practical (long-wearing) watches. Generally, "Timex" has been the watch to wear. I do have a dressier, "Concord" watch (for ladies). A watch is really just functional, for telling time; it should never be worn past 6:00pm, and therefore, why spend money on watches as if they were jewelry? A Timex on a a well-dressed gent will never have the "right sort of people" thinking you are a prole; the others who believe you are only well-heeled, or rich if you wear a Chopard, Rolex, etc., are the nouveau riche. We don't need to impress that sort. Wear a Timex, Richard, it marks you as a well-heeled man above the money-wasting, social climbing philistines!
I have a Fossil watch...pretty decent company...cost me around
100$ and its a pretty traditional look
I was looking for a Timex Indiglo Pocket Watch. I came across this blog. I thought I would see some info. on a model type. I typically just read these & leave you all to your opinions. I don't know diddly about this WASP blog. One person hit it a little close to home. I use to wear the wrist watch. But for me, I got tired of the tan mark that it left on my wrist. Or the scratch marks on the crystal face (or plastic, if you're digital). Years ago, I purchased a P.W. at Sears that I put in my "coin" pocket in my denim pants. No fancy suit; no Chinos; no dress or casual slacks. Just plain old denim pants. Is it tacky? Probably. Do I care? Obviously not. I'm in my late 30's. Am I an odd fellow? You betcha. What guy has a pocket watch? There aren't many people my age that are going to be using a pocket watch. Whether you're a blue blood; a traditionalist; or some weird dude that likes that kind of watch (and keeps it in his denim coin pocket), you probably have a pocket watch because you like it. Or you have it for a different kind of convenience. I know that the watch I no longer have on my wrist isn't going to get snagged on anything and potentially endanger my life. I certainly don't have it to impress anyone. Special occassions? What, like a funeral? I have it because I like it. Why do people live in a log home? 'Cause they like it. To heck with the social rules or the social acceptability. If you have it, use it. You don't like it? Tough. Live with it. I do.
Excellent points and comments. As a younger (25) man, although I would love to wear my grandfather's pocket watch - but am concerned that I'll come off looking like Tucker Carlson with his bowtie. (Don't get me wrong, I love the style of the bowtie, but it does look a bit like one is trying too hard.)
Additionally, being of Northern Indian extraction it does look a bit out of place to most Americans. In addition to the longstanding English influence in India, my parents grew up in England, and I grew up in 1980's British Columbia - so certain traditions make complete sense to me, but are more than a little hard to explain to some.
Sorry lads, I have to quite disagree with all these 'Trying Too Hard' postings regarding the keeping of a Pocket-watch.
Granted, if ones only interest in keeping such a piece on oneself is for the sole purpose of 'flashing it about, for all to the Nouveau's to see', then yes, that person would be considered quite a 'knob'.
HOWEVER -
The basic fact of the matter is that we, as a TRIBE, have certain artifacts - which, if you will pardon the pun - are TIMELESS.
Furthermore, as Tribesmen, they allow us to quietly identify ourselves to each other without going through all manner of grotesque Masonic gesticulations to do so.
Moreover, it is the intrinsic and everlasting appeal of our cultural relics, dress, and standards which in part define and preserve OUR GREAT WASP CULTURE - especially in this age of rapid decay; brought on by-and-large with the onslaught of 'Cultural Urban Blight' into mainstream culture.
"Can you hear me now, DAWG?"
Above all else, I would add that the subtle 'comforting re-assurances' that all these truly magical artifacts provide to us, is a point only missed by those 'not in the know'; and who have no way to fathom the 'Sense and Sensibility' of it all.
Richard, you are quite right, and 'on the beam', with your pocket-watch; perhaps next you might add to your WASP arsenal, a vintage fountain pen.
Wasp On!
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