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1. tzs+(OP)[view] [source] 2023-10-03 14:36:59
Yes and no.

Yes, almost no one needs a watch to tell time. I counted the clocks in my house a few years ago, counting anything that displays the time as a "clock" including things such as my microwave oven, my stove, computers, phones, tablets, DVCR, thermostat, TV, etc, and found something like 20.

But no, there are still functional reasons to have a watch. I do not want to deal with keeping all the aforementioned clocks actually set to the correct time. Some aren't a problem, such as computers and phones, because they automatically sync to time servers over the net.

With a watch I can reduce my clocks to those on my computer, phone, and tablet, and my watch for when I'm not using those, plus any clocks on things that actually need the correct time.

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2. Sketch+T[view] [source] 2023-10-03 14:41:14
>>tzs+(OP)
My personal anecdote is that I stopped wearing a watch once I got a smartphone. I only recently picked one up because I was interested in the biometric data and tracking my running.

That all said the fact that they are wearing a rolex isn't to tell time, it's to wear a rolex.

3. Initia+u2[view] [source] 2023-10-03 14:49:29
>>tzs+(OP)
I have a watch so that I can tell time without needing to access a device that is carefully tuned to draw my attention (especially if I'm in a situation where pulling out my phone would be rude or intrusive).
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