What does having a timepiece mean? Does a timepiece define a
man or a woman?
Recently I have read some articles on how people have been
discussing on how a timepiece reflects a person’s character or attitude.
Which to a varying degree may seem true but then again some
people have eccentric taste but it may not be a reflection of themselves.
So I just wanted to give my 2 cents worth.
Here goes.
They sometimes say you can differentiate a “ruffian” from
a gentlemen by the watch he wears.
How sophisticated or uncultivated a man may be, is sometimes
measured by his timepiece, how true this is I do not know.
Though it has proved many times more than less, to be true.
Genuine gentlemen, men of chivalry do more often than not have very lovely
timepieces accompanying them on their wrist. Most of these men have timepieces
that are adored by many. Classic, vintage, subtle and never too loud and
flashy. It has the right balance of all things fine.
You see many aristocrats
adorning fine timepieces, many a times a Swiss timepiece. On the other
hand, there are men with money and no appreciation for the finer things in life. Having
money, they may be able to buy many beautiful and expensive things in life, but
that does not simply mean they may understand it or appreciate it. Thus
unfortunately, some men end up buying really flashy expensive timepieces
without having a deep appreciation or understanding of what they own. Many end
up ”bling-ing” up their timepieces. Like having the dial covered in diamonds or a full
diamond bezel. This many a times, diminishes the class of a timepiece in my
opinion. It’s like looking at a Da Vinci painting. It is a masterpiece the
way it is. You would not add anything to it. So why add diamonds all over an already
beautiful timepiece.
Do not get me wrong there are many amazing jewellery
inspired timepieces that have left my jaw hanging. Like those of Cartier, which
has such class and perfection. It has that je ne sais quoi about it that I cannot explain, which is oh so alluring.
Not forgetting many early timepieces by Vacheron Constantin which were actually
made with dual purposes to act as a jewellery piece and to tell them time as well,
like the one below.
MÉTIERS
D'ART LADY KALLA FLAME
(taken from http://www.vacheron-constantin.com/en/watches/metiers-d-art/lady-kalla-flame-17620-s11g-9478.html)
PATRIMONY PERPETUAL
CALENDAR
Though for some reason, I recently laid eyes on a limited edition watch from LIP, and am somehow drawn to it. It is the MACH 1871 to be more specific, this is a really unique timepiece. It is bold, loud and everything I am not usually drawn to. I guess the French have a way to make unconventional seem elegant about it. See the picture below and you will understand what I mean.
So when you
wear a timepiece on your wrist you are showcasing an art form
meant for enjoyment both for your eyes and mine. If at the right place at the
right time, someone who understands what you mean may even start a
conversation, or pay you a compliment on your timepiece. I have read of stories
of how wearing the right timepiece has helped in many situations or even opened
up business opportunities for some.
So keep on
rocking your wrists with any timepiece. Who's to know, it may lead to an open
door for you? I am still awaiting my coveted timepiece to adorn, slowly but
surely I will work my way up to it.
The saying
goes, the pen is mightier than the sword but I beg to differ.
The
timepiece is mightier than both, sword and pen. As history itself proves it. We
see accounts of famous historical figures having owned fascinating
timepieces be it a pocket watch or wrist watch. The likes Napoleon Bonaparte
and Pope Pius XI have adorned a Vacheron Constantin just to name a few.
I find it
rather remarkable that most famous historical figures are associated with timepieces that they had in their possession. It seems that their timepieces
has indeed stood the test of time (pun intended).
So with
that, The pen may be mightier than the sword, but the timepiece conquers all.
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