Just curious, Do you consider watches to be Jewelry, an Accessory, or a Utility?
Obviously, jewelry and accessories can mean the same thing, so I’ll clarify. Jewelry is usually for looks or sentiment, while accessories (belts, ties, etc) typically have a function as well.
Personally, being new in the watch collecting space, my watches are all “Jewelry” for now.
I don’t find myself using them for the time since clocks are everywhere, and I’ve used the ones I’ve bought lately to add a bit of flare to my outfits. Smart watches (definitely a utility) just aren’t pretty enough!
For me, an accessory.
Transition from looking at the time on my phone to looking at my watch was a process, but now I often end up looking at my naked wrist. I probably wear a watch around 3/4 or more of my waking hours, either a smart watch during sport or a “watch watch” the rest of the time.
Great analogy btw with the belt!