A quick look at the display and everything is clear: for a long time it was thought that the smartphone had actually made the watch on the wrist superfluous. Many people increasingly viewed wearing a wristwatch as an optional piece of jewelry and no longer as a necessary timepiece in hectic everyday life. But far from it: in summer 2022, the classic wristwatch will be back in all its facets and should not be missing from any outfit - here are the reasons!
Retro wave hits display
The series Stranger Things, set in the 1980s, hit the streaming portal Netflix like a bomb - and recently triggered a real 80s hype. That's how they areRetro products like skirt suits, Polaroid cameras, sweatbands or checked shirts are currently all the rage: which also applies to the digital watches from Casio that were popular at the time. The flat retro digital watches were a real innovation in their time and today represent the unique attitude to life of the 80s. Regardless of whether you are a woman or a man, you can see a Casio Classic Digital on many wrists today.
Luxury is chic again
Not only have sales figures increased recentlyLuxury goods such as handbags, whiskeys, cigars, jewelry and gemstones at pre-crisis levels. Modern luxury watches from well-known brands are also in greater demand than ever before. The reasons may lie in the increasing desire, especially among the younger generations, to finally want to take part in life again and to present their own hard-earned wealth. Wristwatches from luxury manufacturers such as Rolex and Omega are increasingly being found on the wrists of the 30s generation, the Millennials. The fact that such watches have a consistent resale value and are therefore also suitable as a real investment may also contribute to this. A topic that is currently very popular with the younger generation. If you want to surround yourself with the right touch of luxury and present the mix of tradition and progress, you can find it at specialist retailers, for exampleA large selection of Omega watches.
Practical, especially in business
Also on topicthe right outfit for everyday workMany people are rediscovering the advantages of a classic wristwatch. Not only does it serve as a discreet jewelry and accessory, it also allows you to read the time quickly and unnoticed without much distraction or pressing buttons. It is not for nothing that the European Central Bank is responsible for thisDirector Isabel SchnabelIn addition to her Apple Watch, she always has a Rolex on her other wrist. Industry experts speculate that, in addition to its decorative character, what is most important is its ease of reading: Schnabel constantly switches between different time zones, so a quick glance at the watch is particularly ergonomic.
More individual than a smartwatch
The fact that classic wristwatches can increasingly hold their own against the so-called smartwatches from Apple, Samsung and Co. may be due, on the one hand, to the easy readability described. But another factor seems to play a larger role: Smartwatches are now offered by many different electronics manufacturers. They often copy each other, so that the brands' designs can hardly be distinguished visually. In addition, the devices are far from replacing the classic smartphone in everyday life. Anyone who wants to present themselves as individual and brand-conscious is increasingly better served with classic wristwatches. With their different bracelets, materials and their higher and longer-lasting market value, these are simply the more suitable options to shine with your own impression.
