Perhaps
if you were living in the 14th century, and had said that you would
be able to tell the time without looking at the sun, or that men (and possibly
women, if they would play their cards right) would carry clocks around on their
wrists, you might rightly be burned for being a witch.
Apparently,
we somehow went from being burned alive to having wristwatches that might
eventually crawl their way out of existence, but more on that later…
How
about we look at some wristwatch facts, like did you know?
1. The world’s most expensive watch (which was a
pocket watch) sold for about $11 million.
2. Horology isn’t the study of, you know, but is in
fact the study of measuring time.
3. In horological terms, if a watch displays
anything apart from just the time, it’s known as a “
Complication”… yes! It’s complicated.
Complication”… yes! It’s complicated.
4. They’re not similar to clocks, although they’re
really the same thing.
Apparently, wristwatches tell more than just the time, as they now have the ability to tell people whether they’re a rich snob, or a young lad just trying to make a buck. Take, for example, the Rolex. Back in the 1960’s, the brand was closely associated with professional divers and pilots (Top Gun theme song.)
So,
how about we get right to it and see what wristwatches are saying about your
personality.
Let’s
start with none other than the…
Rolex
A
wristwatch brand that has been the synonym for luxury, what does it say about
you. Well, it simply says “Hey! Look at me, I’m important, so you better ask me
what time it is, because I’m wearing a Rolex”. It appears that the Rolex has
the potential of grabbing your obnoxious side and serve it up on a silver
platter.
Then
we have…
Tag Heuer
Probably
the most famous luxury wristwatch after the Rolex, Tag Heuer is known for its
elegant style and exuberant characteristics, but what it’s really saying is,
“Look, look, I’m just as important as the Rolex guy, ask me the time… I promise
I won’t be as obnoxious, or may be I will”.
Perhaps,
we’re overlooking the more humble…
Timex
Although
not a luxurious brand, Timex is still known as one of the top wristwatch brands.
It’s known for its top quality, yet affordable watches. What it says is, “I am
who I am. I would love to be them (Rolex/Tag Heuer), but I think I’ll stay down
here for a while, you know, just to find the meaning of life, what ever that
means”.
And let’s not forget the watch that’s been
trying so hard…
Omega
This
one likes to play with the big boys, but what it fails to understand is that
it’s really out of its league. Those who wear Omega wristwatches claim that it
sets them apart from the others, it makes them look more distinguished, they
seem calm and cool on the outside, but what it’s actually saying is, “Please,
please, oh pretty please! Like me, for the love of God, please; I’m just as
good as the Rolex snob, I would do anything, shine your shoes? Get the
groceries, anything, but look at me!” whoa! That’s a scary place to be at.
Well,
there you have it. The different brands and what they really say. So, what are
you wearing today?