Walking down Madison Avenue Saturday on a beautiful, sunny day, I notice a banner that says “Madison Avenue Watch Week 2015”. Timely, because watches have been on my mind as every time I open my browser the picture of an Apple watch appears. Although I am completely and monogamously in love with Apple products, I can’t help but hesitate a moment about whether or not the Apple watch can ever make me feel the same way that my Cartier Ballon Bleu does. The watch, given to me as a remembrance of a momentous event, almost never leaves my wrist and feels to be a marker of my personal identity and my fashion sensibility. Whether I wear vintage, as I am in this photo, or something from this season, my watch has a timeless elegance yet also presents with a modern polished look, making it work with every both/and look I put together.
Can an Apple watch develop the same personal relationship with me that I have with my Ballon Bleu? Or with an Apple watch must I have a different kind of relationship? My Cartier has become statement of my personality, communicated through the external style of the watch. But it is still external. The Apple watch becomes personal through the data you decide to display on it, your heart rate, how many miles you walk, the personal appointments you have for the day, a cherished photo of a granddaughter. With the Apple watch inside creates the outside. It feels like so much more of a decision than simply buying a watch, I have watched as technology moves closer and closer to my body. Despite my reservations, I have to confess my eye is on the Stainless Steel Case with the Milanese Loop version of the watch. What it may become is yet to be determined.
Lynne, what a striking photo of you and interesting topic to discuss! For me, a watch represents a more of a definition of my personality and style, therefore I always carefully select the timepieces I wear. I don’t have anything against the Apple watch, I think it’s a personal choice and it may nicely complement many looks adding a pop of hi-tech vibe to the outfit. Who knows maybe one day I would sport it myself with some ultra-modern ensemble! 😉
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Lynne, what a striking photo of you and interesting topic to discuss! For me, a watch represents a more of a definition of my personality and style, therefore I always carefully select the timepieces I wear. I don’t have anything against the Apple watch, I think it’s a personal choice and it may nicely complement many looks adding a pop of hi-tech vibe to the outfit. Who knows maybe one day I would sport it myself with some ultra-modern ensemble! 😉
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While I adore my iPhone and iPad, I won’t be wearing an Apple watch. Too industrial to me. I’ve worn the same Cartier tank for 35 years, and would miss it.
I completely understand. I think I would need to wear both if I ever did go fro the Apple.
While I adore my iPhone and iPad, I won’t be wearing an Apple watch. Too industrial to me. I’ve worn the same Cartier tank for 35 years, and would miss it.
I completely understand. I think I would need to wear both if I ever did go fro the Apple.
I ordered an Apple Watch within an hour of online ordering opening, and yet still it is going to be many weeks before it ships. I do think the Apple Watch is going to be huge — another seismic shift in life as we know it, I think. It’s so much more than a watch, as you say. Thinking of ordering another two, for loved ones. Not sure how I’d deal with it if I had your beautiful watch, but they are not the same thing, are they? So I’d probably wear both. You should definitely get one. You are such an icon, somehow, it seems right when I think of you wearing one. I like the Milanese loop one too.
Wendy
I think this weekend I will go to Apple and see how it actually looks and feels. I kind of like the idea of just looking down and seeing my calendar instead of pulling it up from my phone or iPad.
I ordered an Apple Watch within an hour of online ordering opening, and yet still it is going to be many weeks before it ships. I do think the Apple Watch is going to be huge — another seismic shift in life as we know it, I think. It’s so much more than a watch, as you say. Thinking of ordering another two, for loved ones. Not sure how I’d deal with it if I had your beautiful watch, but they are not the same thing, are they? So I’d probably wear both. You should definitely get one. You are such an icon, somehow, it seems right when I think of you wearing one. I like the Milanese loop one too.
Wendy
I think this weekend I will go to Apple and see how it actually looks and feels. I kind of like the idea of just looking down and seeing my calendar instead of pulling it up from my phone or iPad.
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This photo of you is one of my favorites! But then, there are so many favorites.
I’m intrigued by the Apple watch, but won’t be getting one anytime soon. I’m a bit of a late adapter, and usually observe how a new product "rolls out." I’ve learned to never say never.
You are one of the wisest women I know!
I love antiques. Someone asked me if I liked the word "old". I said I prefer the word aging because of the many beautiful objects that become even more gorgeous as they age. Women and watches are two examples.
This photo of you is one of my favorites! But then, there are so many favorites.
I’m intrigued by the Apple watch, but won’t be getting one anytime soon. I’m a bit of a late adapter, and usually observe how a new product "rolls out." I’ve learned to never say never.
You are one of the wisest women I know!
I am with you not quite sure yet but if I did I would choose the same one. But I think I will wait for the iPhone 7 first and love the opening photo, just stunning.
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I am with you not quite sure yet but if I did I would choose the same one. But I think I will wait for the iPhone 7 first and love the opening photo, just stunning.
Allie of ALLIENYC
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Lyn, first of all I love that you wear vintage. Second, I share your sentiments exactly. I am not a big jewelry person, but I’m a huge watch lover, and as you said, my watches are just an extension of my personality and style. I’m so attached to them. But, I think that the Apple watch is so, so cool. I love that it is so contemporary and I love oversized watches. Do you want to know my solution to our dilemma?
I’m going to wear both at the same time.
Cherie
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I love that solution, it could spark a whole new movement, and yes I love vintage. Most of my clothing is purchased in vintage and consignment shops and I have found some wonderful items in thrift stores too.
Lyn, first of all I love that you wear vintage. Second, I share your sentiments exactly. I am not a big jewelry person, but I’m a huge watch lover, and as you said, my watches are just an extension of my personality and style. I’m so attached to them. But, I think that the Apple watch is so, so cool. I love that it is so contemporary and I love oversized watches. Do you want to know my solution to our dilemma?
I’m going to wear both at the same time.
Cherie
http://www.stylenudge.com
I love that solution, it could spark a whole new movement, and yes I love vintage. Most of my clothing is purchased in vintage and consignment shops and I have found some wonderful items in thrift stores too.
I am a Mac love but the Apple watch holds none of the appeal of their other devices…and for me nothing can hold a candle to a vintage timepiece. Having grown up in the antiques trade, surrounded by vintage watches, how could it be otherwise?
I love antiques. Someone asked me if I liked the word "old". I said I prefer the word aging because of the many beautiful objects that become even more gorgeous as they age. Women and watches are two examples.