Do you wear a watch?

[JustABadger]

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[Cranesbill]

Ain't 100% a gentlemen, I just use my phone, but I'm still able to read hand clocks, unlike some people-

 

[JustABadger]

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[Cranesbill]

tell me the time

5:30

 

[JustABadger]

5:30

Wrong: it’s 17:30 ifunny

 

[Deleted member 221049]

Do smartwatches/fitness trackers count?

 

[SylverReZ]

Do smartwatches/fitness trackers count?

If they have a clock feature, then yes.

 

[Smoker1]

Casio Dual Analog and Digital......though I do have to adjust it every once in a while....oh, and Military Time as well, it is 2243Hrs

 

[pokefan5959]

I own a couple of g shock, diesel watches, but wear my Fitbit inspire 3 the most..

 

[Marc_LFD]

Casio Dual Analog and Digital......though I do have to adjust it every once in a while....oh, and Military Time as well, it is 2243Hrs

It's a shame some don't offer 12hr/24hr and instead force people to use the 24hr format which isn't necessarily bad, but those who are used to it and prefer it it is disappointing that it's lacking.

The handheld Nintendo 3DS no matter what uses military time format too. 13 is 1, 15 is 3, 17 is 5, 20 is 8, 23 is 11, etc... Got used to converting it.

 

[Scarlet]

It's a shame some don't offer 12hr/24hr and instead force people to use the 24hr format which isn't necessarily bad, but those who are used to it and prefer it it is disappointing that it's lacking.

The handheld Nintendo 3DS no matter what uses military time format too. 13 is 1, 15 is 3, 17 is 5, 20 is 8, 23 is 11, etc... Got used to converting it.

Is the 24 hour clock not as common in America? Not to seem too uninformed, but it seems the standard in the UK where a clock isn't analogue.

 

[tech3475]

Is the 24 hour clock not as common in America? Not to seem too uninformed, but it seems the standard in the UK where a clock isn't analogue.

It's not common apparently:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/24-hour_clock#Military_time

Although it is common in Japan alongside 12 hour:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Date_and_time_notation_in_Japan#Time

I knew of 24 hour being referred to as 'military time' through US media, but not that it was apparently uncommon until recently when I saw clips of Reddit posts where Americans were being mocked for 'not being able to count past 12' when complaining about the use of the 24 hour clock.

 

[DaFixer]

Yes, a Xiaomi band 8 pro.
I like to be on time, and have my break on time

 

[JustABadger]

Do smartwatches/fitness trackers count?

I’m no watch fart smeller. If it tells the time and it’s on your wrist, it’s a wristwatch. Better than checking the time on your phone anyway.

 

[Hanafuda]

Yes I have several nice watches (Rolex, Omega, Grand Seiko) for work and formal occasions, and also a solar/atomic G-Shock for casual/outdoor times.

 

[BigOnYa]

Yes in USA we never use the 24hr format. I believe only our military uses it still. AM/PM is easier than doing the math. You know, us lazy Americans. On subject tho, I used to wear watches but being in construction (Electrician), I would always break, or lose them, so I haven't worn a watch in years. I used to wear necklaces also, till one day getting shocked and it left a burn mark on my neck where my gold necklace was, so stopped wearing all jewelry.

 

[Marc_LFD]

Yes in USA we never use the 24hr format. I believe only our military uses it still. AM/PM is easier than doing the math. You know, us lazy Americans.

I mean, the 24hr format has its advantages, but even countries that officially use it its people still say "It's at 1" rather than "It's at 13."

 

[Deleted member 221049]

Working at a franchised McDonald's that taught me military time they did not want you showing up at 5:00 in the morning for a 5:00 in the evening shift vice versa that is what my manager told me.

I have no idea why we don't represent each hour as a different number but I guess it's easy and easy works.

I pretty much use it as default on all my phones laptop etc

I’m no watch fart smeller. If it tells the time and it’s on your wrist, it’s a wristwatch. Better than checking the time on your phone anyway.

I have a Fitbit because I usually end up walking a lot and I like to know why my legs hurt especially after 15 mi of walking

Like mentioned above I got the Fitbit to track how much I walk I do not consider my cell phone very accurate

 

[whopooted]

Only when I want to look nice or for special occasions.

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I used to, I have a decent Seiko watch that the battery ran out on and I just never got around to getting it replaced. Then I got a Pebble, which I liked, until the battery went to crap after only 6 months, so I wasn't buying another one after that.

Currently waiting for a smartwatch with at least a week of battery life in the worst case. The Pebble promised a week but I only got 4 days when it was new. After 6 months I only got a day.
Ideally I would want 2 weeks out of a smartwatch. I get so used to wearing a watch that it feels like a part of my body and I don't like taking it off even at night.

That Seiko watch is still sitting there waiting to have its battery replaced, I just have to go to a Jeweller which requires socializing.