As an important accessory, the watch has multiple roles. It may be social language and currency, it may be a capital to show off wealth, and it may also be an identity authentication device. However, there may always be people who think about wearing a watch for what it is? Another way of saying this is, “Which needs can we wear a watch?” When it comes to needs, we have to mention the famous Maslow’s hierarchy of needs theory. Maslow’s theory divides needs into five categories: Physiological needs, Safety needs, Love and belonging, Esteem and Self-actualization.
So, what is the significance of owning a watch on the demand level?
See the time.
Today, smart phones have occupied most of our life, and it seems that the just need for time is no longer solely a watch. But trust me, a watch worn on your wrist responds to the appeal of “watching the time” at a speed that a mobile phone can never reach. Not to mention, there are indeed many people who are always in a low dependence on mobile phones, so the use of “watch the time” is still very frequent. No matter in any era or setting, as long as the broad definition of a watch does not change, then the most common meaning of wearing a watch is to see the time.
Demonstrate identity, as well as wealth or social status.
Just like a rich man, no matter how uneducated, he always has to show off his collection of calligraphy and painting, his favorite musicians, the symphony he often listens to, and so on.
Social business card
Another embodiment of this sentence is that many people’s first quality watches are when they first enter the workplace. This not only reflects the improvement of its economic strength, but also reflects the truth that in many professional scenarios, a decent watch can become a social business card to meet the needs of many occasions, thereby completing an identity.
Aesthetic.
Just as some people like to collect handmade model, and some people have a fanatical pursuit of bags, similarly, some people have unique insights into watches with exquisite design and exquisite craftsmanship.
The meaning of an item depends on the target and the applicable occasion. For people with different needs, the meaning of wearing watches is naturally different.