Why Wear a Mechanical Watch Today?

I love watches. I'm not talking about electronic watches. (Even though I own the Apple Watch) I'm talking about the mechanical kind. A question comes up for me when wearing one though. Why wear a mechanical watch in this day and age when electronic watches and our phones are so much more accurate?

This is a question I've pondered many times, and I think I've arrived at some interesting answers.

It's About Craftsmanship

A mechanical watch is a marvel of engineering. Hundreds of tiny parts working in perfect harmony, powered by nothing more than the motion of your wrist or the tension of a spring. There's something deeply satisfying about wearing a piece of technology that hasn't fundamentally changed in centuries.

It's Timeless (Pun Intended)

While smartwatches become obsolete every few years, a well-made mechanical watch can last generations. It's not dependent on software updates, battery life, or compatibility with your phone. It just works, year after year.

It's About Mindfulness

In our hyperconnected world, a mechanical watch serves as a gentle reminder to slow down. It doesn't buzz with notifications or distract you with apps. It simply tells time, elegantly and quietly.

It's Personal

Every mechanical watch has character. The way it ticks, the way the hands sweep, even the way it gains or loses a few seconds each day. It becomes personal in a way that digital devices rarely do.

It's About Values

Wearing a mechanical watch is a statement about what you value: craftsmanship over convenience, tradition over innovation, mindfulness over connectivity.

So yes, my phone might be more accurate, and my Apple Watch might have more features. But my mechanical watch? It has something neither of those can offer: soul.

In a world that's increasingly digital, sometimes the analog choice is the most meaningful one.