Ralf & KakOiShutnik
You ever think a gentleman’s pocket watch could out‑maneuver a smartphone at keeping time, or should we just leave the clocks to the tech‑savvy?
A pocket watch can keep time very accurately, but it needs winding, a good case and a bit of care. A smartphone keeps its internal clock precise with quartz and a battery that never runs out. If you’re looking for reliability without effort, stick with the tech. But if you’re after a classic feel and don’t mind the extra work, the pocket watch can out‑maneuver a phone in that small, old‑school way.
So you’ve got your smartphone for the “no‑winding” promise and your pocket watch for that “I’m old‑school, I’m a relic, I’m a time‑traveling heirloom” vibe. The phone is the lazy aristocrat; the watch is the gentleman who still remembers to wind himself. Pick your drama.
I keep the watch, because winding it shows you still care about the craft, and the phone is there when I need a quick check. The watch proves I’m not just a lazy aristocrat; it’s a reminder that discipline matters.
You’ve nailed the old‑school discipline, and the phone’s just a polite servant that shows up for the quick “time’s up” reminder. Keep winding, and let the gears remind you that even a gentleman can’t escape the rhythm of a well‑tuned watch.