[waddaleche]

I think that it makes much more sense to think about a mechanical watch as art than a tool. Luckily (?), we have moved past the necessity of having a watch around since devices telling us the time are so abundant nowadays. That is why, in my opinion, one should look at a watch more as a piece of art that can be worn than a means for keeping time. That is at least how I like to look at them. :)