[arkimedy]

Hello,

The question in the title is perhaps a bit misleading, but it has been on my mind for quite some time.

I'm 44 years old and have a certain affinity for "fair clocks", as I call them. That is, chronographs with overloaded dials and additional scales on the bezel that no one needs. Even heavy divers have done it to me.

However, when I wear such a watch, I somehow feel silly, so that I reach for the 3-hand watch again in the office and also in my free time.

Does anyone know this feeling (heart against mind)?

Do you think that after a certain age things shouldn't be a little more subtle - watch-wise? I'm torn about this...

 

[Baka1969]

No. I'm 53.

 

[[BOBO]]

Nope.
I change by not changing at all...
The rest of the world moves on, but I remain the same.

 

[Bradjhomes]

Can you wear any type of watch at any age? Yes
If you feel silly, don't.

I can't say there are many watches I want to wear, but would feel silly doing so.

 

[camb66]

ummm no, I'm 55 and could not imagine life without my Speedy or Pelagos. I do understand what you are saying but by my reckoning you have about 25 years before you consider this again and I have about 20 before I trade them all in for my golden years Rolex.

 

[JohnM67]

I'm going to be 55 this year and I've just started wearing bright orange and bright yellow dive watches.

Nobody notices, and even if they did I wouldn't care. Nor should you. 👍

 

[Orsoni]

I’m 62-years-old. With my eyesight, I’m never gonna be able to calculate my required fuel to get me to Auckland so, l‘d probably end up like Amelia Earhart.

I used to love chronographs. Just can’t read’em. I best stick to three-handers

 

[6L35]

Bling goes with youth.

 

[Grégoire]

Maybe. Some watches look kind of dopey to me. As I get older, more watches look kind of dopey.

 

[Trhatf]

If you’re 44 and walking around wearing something like this I might think your a bit silly.

But not while wearing this.

 

[sea_urchin]

Fits on your wrist and makes you smile, nothing else matters.

 

[Actium]

In battles between the heart and the mind, the heart usually wins. I will give you the dose of affirmation you need. Enjoy your hobby, indulge your inner self

 

[Pongster]

Yes

 

[Sugman]

I’m 56 and trying to figure out why some think getting older means you can’t have fun. Wear what you like, and enjoy life…it’s too short to worry about someone else thinking a watch is silly.

 

[DowningB]

I’m 62-years-old. With my eyesight, I’m never gonna be able to calculate my required fuel to get me to Auckland so, l‘d probably end up like Amelia Earhart.

I used to love chronographs. Just can’t read’em. I best stick to three-handers

At 65, I have the same issue. My biggest priority with a watch is legibility. Other than that, I'll wear pretty much anything except kiddie watches like Mickey Mouse, Batman, etc.

 

[Grégoire]

I’m 56 and trying to figure out why some think getting older means you can’t have fun. Wear what you like, and enjoy life…it’s too short to worry about someone else thinking a watch is silly.

However, when I wear such a watch, I somehow feel silly, so that I reach for the 3-hand watch again in the office and also in my free time.

Is this a question about caring or worrying about the perception of others as it relates to watch choices? It seems that the OP is talking about his own changing perceptions of what looks good as he ages and is inquiring as to whether or not others here have experienced anything similar.

Maybe I’m missing the part about him fretting over what others think about his choice of wristwatches. If it is a question about evolving taste as we age, I think most of us could relate.

 

[Tseg]

You have a false assumption that anyone notices any watch you wear.

 

[Seabee1]

Do you think that after a certain age things shouldn't be a little more subtle - watch-wise?

it appears that you do and at the advanced age of 44, will anything anyone else says change your mind? I suggest finding pants that you wear above your waist, comfy orthopedic footwear and start practicing your shuffleboard because mentally....you're already an old

 

[Sugman]

Is this a question about caring or worrying about the perception of others as it relates to watch choices? It seems that the OP is talking about his own changing perceptions of what looks good as he ages and is inquiring as to whether or not others here have experienced anything similar.

Maybe I’m missing the part about him fretting over what others think about his choice of wristwatches. If it is a question about evolving taste as we age, I think most of us could relate.

I could be wrong, but I interpret “having an affinity” for something, yet feeling “silly” when reaching for it implies some external pressure. But, that could just be me.

 

[ccmjd]

You have a false assumption that anyone notices any watch you wear.

Exactly this. Nobody notices whats on your wrist.

As an example, I occasionally wear this:

Now, for reference, I'm 71.
You'd think that someone would say something about an old fart walking around wearing a Mickey Mouse watch, wouldn't you?
Well, you'd be wrong.
Wear what you like, what makes you happy, because no-one else gives a flying whatsit.