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Anything is possible, especially when fashion is involved. I thought the same, a few times, even as recently as a few years ago.In my youth during the 80's, me and my mates were obsessed with digital watches, none of us wanted an old-fashioned analogue watch. By the time I finished high school I was fascinated with mechanical watches.When smart phones and watches came out, I reduced watch wearing for when I dressed up for a party or function, or I was heading out to places where it was difficult to charge my phone.I never ended up getting a smart watch, though I have always wanted one, I have been waiting for the smartest model to come out before committing. Now, I can't be bothered. They mostly all look the same, they always need charging, they are outdated by the time the next new chip and memory is released, which is every 6 months.There is something about a mechanical watch that is comforting, it doesn't require a battery or an external power supply. A robust mechanical watch will almost last forever, they can be worn for work, business or pleasure, and always reliable in a world that has become unreliable.Mechanical Watch Market SizeMechanical Watch Market size was valued at around USD 59.2 Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.2% between 2024 to 2032. Driven to several reasons, including rise of disposable income in developed and developing nations, consumer spending on luxury segment boosts the demand in high end mechanical watch. Furthermore, manufacturers are launching the limited-edition model creating a sense of urgency and desirability, further driving the overall mechanical watch sales.In 20 years', time the mechanical watch will still tell you the correct time, while the smart watch will no longer be supported by its manufacturer and most likely have a dead chipset.Which one is the least environmentally friendly, which one will end up in landfill?
Anything is possible, especially when fashion is involved. I thought the same, a few times, even as recently as a few years ago.
In my youth during the 80's, me and my mates were obsessed with digital watches, none of us wanted an old-fashioned analogue watch. By the time I finished high school I was fascinated with mechanical watches.
When smart phones and watches came out, I reduced watch wearing for when I dressed up for a party or function, or I was heading out to places where it was difficult to charge my phone.
I never ended up getting a smart watch, though I have always wanted one, I have been waiting for the smartest model to come out before committing. Now, I can't be bothered. They mostly all look the same, they always need charging, they are outdated by the time the next new chip and memory is released, which is every 6 months.
There is something about a mechanical watch that is comforting, it doesn't require a battery or an external power supply. A robust mechanical watch will almost last forever, they can be worn for work, business or pleasure, and always reliable in a world that has become unreliable.
Mechanical Watch Market Size
Mechanical Watch Market size was valued at around USD 59.2 Billion in 2023 and is anticipated to register a CAGR of 5.2% between 2024 to 2032. Driven to several reasons, including rise of disposable income in developed and developing nations, consumer spending on luxury segment boosts the demand in high end mechanical watch. Furthermore, manufacturers are launching the limited-edition model creating a sense of urgency and desirability, further driving the overall mechanical watch sales.
In 20 years', time the mechanical watch will still tell you the correct time, while the smart watch will no longer be supported by its manufacturer and most likely have a dead chipset.
Which one is the least environmentally friendly, which one will end up in landfill?
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