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So I Googled “Watch Fetish” because that’s what I always figure my obsession with wristwatches was called… well let me tell you ladies and gentlemen it certainly is not!  Apparently “Wristwatch Fetish” is a more appropriate term.

The Big Rig by Nixon

Some people are into hats, lots of people love shoes, I know quite a few that are into jewelery, and I even have a friend that likes feet… but that’s a different type of fetish for a different day.  But my weakness is the wristwatch. There is something fascinating about the time and craftsmanship it takes to make a unique piece of art that has so many delicate parts inside that need to work perfectly together so that you don’t lose time.  Although most watches these days (except the most expensive like the 2005 Tour de l’Ile by Vacheron Constantin) are made in a factory, back in the day watchmakers used to have to go through a 7 year apprenticeship program before creating their first watch… now that’s dedication.

What I love about watches is that they are such a unique form of expression about a person’s style, so unique in fact that rarely do you see the same watch on two different people… plus the thousands of choices help.  And in all this talk about the artistry of the watch I always forget that they serve a purpose… they tell time!  More and more people use their mobile phones as a time-telling device but I can guarantee you that your phone isn’t as sexy as my watch.

I currently wear The Big Rig by Nixon but I’m always looking for a friend for him and I’ve included my favourite 5 watches below:

If you want to visit another cool site that has to do with wristwatches go to Wrist Dreams, it’s a great site that updates constantly.  Also stop by SIRextra for their article on the Ceramic Player by Nixon.

Cheers!

jordenf

PS: I know you Googled “Watch Fetish”