{"id":409006074,"date":"2019-09-19T10:36:52","date_gmt":"2019-09-19T15:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/?p=409006074"},"modified":"2020-03-16T10:06:48","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T15:06:48","slug":"traditional-wrist-watches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/","title":{"rendered":"Why The Traditional Wrist Watch is a Perfect Present for your Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As another Christmas rolls around, you may be wondering what present to get for your partner. Do you go for jewelry? Clothing? What makes a great gift for a loved one at Christmas time?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re here to discuss the traditional wristwatch. It\u2019s a perfect present for that special someone in your life! Here\u2019s why.<a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wristwatch\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409006076 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773467-1200x531.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773467-1200x531.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773467-500x221.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773467-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773467.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_are_so_many_styles_to_go_for\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409006074-_3yh0pf89v126\"><\/a>There are so many styles to go for<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_50 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\" role=\"button\"><label for=\"item-64911a2ea8128\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-64911a2ea8128\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-visibility-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/#There_are_so_many_styles_to_go_for\" title=\"There are so many styles to go for\">There are so many styles to go for<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/#You_can_get_a_watch_with_a_story_behind_it\" title=\"You can get a watch with a story behind it\">You can get a watch with a story behind it<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/#It_doesn%E2%80%99t_matter_if_your_partner_already_has_a_watch\" title=\"It doesn\u2019t matter if your partner already has a watch!\">It doesn\u2019t matter if your partner already has a watch!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/#The_traditional_wristwatch_is_more_affordable_than_you_think\" title=\"The traditional wristwatch is more affordable than you think\">The traditional wristwatch is more affordable than you think<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/#It%E2%80%99s_a_functional_present\" title=\"It\u2019s a functional present!\">It\u2019s a functional present!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/articles\/traditional-wrist-watches\/#Mindful_gift-giving_this_Christmas\" title=\"Mindful gift-giving this Christmas\">Mindful gift-giving this Christmas<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Budget doesn\u2019t really matter because there are such a vast selection of styles. You can go for a modern and simplistic wristwatch or one that is adorned with all manner of decorations. It depends on your partner\u2019s taste! You will always find one that matches your budget, and there are watches out there that are perfect for dressing up, and there are more casual watches too. Shop around!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_can_get_a_watch_with_a_story_behind_it\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409006074-_2vtlvqarou1b\"><\/a>You can get a watch with a story behind it<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Vintage is a beautiful thing because you can acquire something that has had a whole life before coming into your possession. Maybe you have an authentic fisherman\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/ebay-collections-secondhand-style-that-sings\/\">jumper<\/a> that was used on some far-flung dock, or a military jacket that saw action on the front line. It\u2019s fascinating!<\/p>\n<p>Which is why a <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-love\/vintage-style-and-wearing-used-clothes\/\">vintage<\/a> wristwatch is such a special gift. When you bestow a vintage item onto a loved one, you&#8217;re inviting them to start their own story with the item. Maybe, in years to come, it will be passed down to your child\u2026<a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wristwatch-2\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-409006077 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773506-1200x675.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773506-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773506-500x281.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773506-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576773506.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It_doesn%E2%80%99t_matter_if_your_partner_already_has_a_watch\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409006074-_nf6jamb79r\"><\/a>It doesn\u2019t matter if your partner already has a watch!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Going back to our point about different styles, it really doesn\u2019t matter if your partner already has a watch. People love to <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/the-history-of-vintage-preppy-style\/\">switch styles<\/a>! Accessorising is always fun, so you don\u2019t have to worry if your partner already has a bit of a collection. They\u2019ll really appreciate the gesture, we promise!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_traditional_wristwatch_is_more_affordable_than_you_think\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409006074-_r1fpis3f7cti\"><\/a>The traditional wristwatch is more affordable than you think<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As opposed to smartwatches or high-end luxury watches, vintage wristwatches are often really affordable and have plenty of life left in them. If you\u2019re looking for a sweet and sentimental gift that won\u2019t break the bank, the traditional wristwatch is an absolute perfect candidate.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"It%E2%80%99s_a_functional_present\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409006074-_8gkru95foqje\"><\/a>It\u2019s a functional present!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Gifts at Christmas are so often transitory and, within a year or two, they won\u2019t be of much use. Think about games consoles, mobile <a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/vintage-style\/vintage-swatch-watches\/\">phones or smartwatches<\/a> &#8211; within a year they will probably be considered \u2018old\u2019 because a new and expensive model has been announced.<\/p>\n<p>With a wristwatch, you have a functional gift that can last a lifetime. Plus, giving a gift like this at Christmas will be a much bigger deal because your partner will always remember the Christmas they received it!<a href=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wristwatch-3\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-409006078\" src=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576775201-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576775201-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576775201-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576775201-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sammydvintage.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/wristwatch_1576775201.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mindful_gift-giving_this_Christmas\"><\/span><a id=\"post-409006074-_plo6eefg9lys\"><\/a>Mindful gift-giving this Christmas<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the best advantages of vintage watches is that it\u2019s good for the environment. As fast fashion came around and we started to fill our lives with new and unnecessary items, the popularity of vintage items has remained steadfast. People still love vintage, and most of the time it\u2019s an environmental thing!<\/p>\n<p>We hope your partner loves your Christmas gift, we\u2019re sure they will! As you\u2019re shopping for the perfect vintage wristwatch, have a think about how you\u2019re going to present it. The thing about vintage is that it doesn\u2019t always come with the original box! But never fear, you can get some beautiful (and reliably safe) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thecasefarm.co.uk\/watch-cases\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">watch cases<\/a> from Manchester-based company the Case Farm.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As another Christmas rolls around, you may be wondering what present to get for your partner. Do you go for jewelry? Clothing? What makes a great gift for a loved one at Christmas time? We\u2019re here to discuss the traditional wristwatch. It\u2019s a perfect present for that special someone in your life! Here\u2019s why. 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