I like watches, because:
I have always worn one.
I'm old fashioned.
I like to be on time and know what time it is when I glance at my wrist..
I'm a gearhead and I think all machines are really cool, especially tiny self-winding, precision machines made by excellent craftsmen.

If that's pretentious, then that's somebody else's problem.[/quote]

I agree Irish.

I have many watches and will continue to wear them and add to my collection.