So, why are we still strapping these little machines to our wrists? It turns out, a watch is rarely just about "telling the time".
There is something almost poetic about a mechanical watch. Unlike a digital device that relies on a battery and a circuit board, a mechanical timepiece is a tiny, self-contained universe of gears, springs, and levers.
Many enthusiasts suggest a modern gentleman should have a minimum of 3 or 4 watches—typically a brown strap, a black strap, and a silver chain—to match any occasion. 3. The Convenience of Focus