Ever since the development of pocket watches, timepieces have always had a role in communicating social identity and status. After wristwatches became popular, how-ever, this role became even more pronounced. Many people regard watches as sym-bols of wealth, status, taste or personality. It makes a big difference to us whether or not someone is wearing a Rolex or a Casio. In fact, with the ubiquity of time on computer screens, mobile phones and other devices, the timekeeping function of wristwatches is becoming less important than their function as markers of social identity and status.
This totally reminds me of wealthy people in older movies. I can always recall then having a pocket watch and swinging it around, kind of funny.
I completely agree with the type of watch you have making a big difference. Having a Rolex seems like such a sign of "making it" in life and financially. Before getting my AppleWatch last fall, I was not a watch wearer at all, ever. I got it for the fitness aspect of it but find myself constantly checking the time now.