Watches

Depends on the watch, my garmin is definitely utility… I use it for timing and mapping runs, safety when hiking etc.

My steel bracelet automatics are largely jewelry, but I do check the time and date frequently at work.

All three. I like the way they look, I like the tech, and looking at my wrist is easier than pulling out my phone. Plus I use them a lot instead of a timer on my phone.

Jewelry - it's why I don't care about movements or history or anything like that.

all in one, babyyyy

Yes.

I wear watches because of utility (and I guess a bit accessory as well). I wore Timex Weekenders before getting into Watches, and I’ll still wear a Casio Duro should anything ever happen to my nicer watches.

I wear expensive (to me) watches because then I also get to wear jewelry.

Everything everywhere all at once

Given the availability of the time in our phones, computers, etc I’d say watches are an accessory/jewelry (kinda the same thing imo).

I say that as someone who wears a watch with the specific goal of looking at my phone less often.

I do a lot of hiring, and use my watch as a way to check the time without using a screen, to make sure I'm not running over but also not being distracted while interviewing a candidate. My watch increases my concentration and is a reminder of the value of time, for both me and others. So I guess, utility?

Functional jewelry.

People calling watches not jewelry are either Apple Watch users or in denial.

Yes

They are everything.

My 1972 Seiko Lord Matic Special is Jewelry and an accessory. My 2017 Casio G-Shock DW9052 is a utility/tool.

I don’t often carry a phone so I check my watch for the time and date. I know that’s rare. But definitely accessory too, just something I enjoy having and wearing.

I'm so happy you didnt give us the option to say asset

They’re jewelry (and thereby an accessory) that has some utility.

Watches are utility and jewelry to me. I use one when running or when i want to leave my phone behind and do things outside the house without having some device with me.

All three. It’s an accessory that provides a utility and looks good.

Utility, accessory, jewelry, in that order.

All of the above. I'm in the restaurant business, so my life is basically about timing. I like to have something nice to look at while checking the time.

I mean, all 3 but I don't wear jewellery other than my wedding ring so it's a nice way to add a bit of flair to my style with a function attached.

Yes.

I wear watches because of utility (and I guess a bit accessory as well). I wore Timex Weekenders before getting into Watches, and I’ll still wear a Casio Duro should anything ever happen to my nicer watches.

I wear expensive (to me) watches because then I also get to wear jewelry.

My AT is most definitely all three.

Yes

All of the above

All three.

Accessory according to your definition. If I'm with someone I find more respectful to check the time on my watch than on my smartphone.

All utility for me. I try to have a conscious separation from tech and screens in general (I work at home in front of the PC all day), so I like to go for walks and do things outside of work without always having my phone on me. So, a watch is still necessary.

Watches are both Jewelry and Accessory for me. Looks good, adds to my enjoyment and has some functionality. I wouldn't call it utility since anything the watch does for me, other devices (that are usually on me) can do better.

Is jewelry not just a specific type of accessory?

Anyways, like everyone else already told you, it's all 3. I wouldn't wear them if they had no function, nor would I wear them if they did not look good.

There should be an option for “toy” which describes me and many other enthusiasts I’m sure. I’ve always loved mechanical things since I was a kid (cars / airplanes etc.) being into watches is an extension of this for me.

All 3

I wear watches because of utility (and I guess a bit accessory as well). I wore Timex Weekenders before getting into Watches, and I’ll still wear a Casio Duro should anything ever happen to my nicer watches.

I wear expensive (to me) watches because then I also get to wear jewelry.

Somewhere between tool and accessory I guess. They are both useful and nice (if chosen well)

Some people wear stuff because it makes them feel awesome when they wear it which then gives them more energy. So I guess that’s utility

In your definition, it's a combination of jewelry and accessory to me. Not really a fan of smart watches and try to minimize time on my phone. I find a mechanical watch both pleasing to look at and functional.

I have a few different watches I'll wear depending on what I'm wearing and/or what I'm doing. While there is a utility aspect to my choice. Wouldn't wear a dress watch when doing something that requires me to work with my hands, and sometimes it's convenient to have a rotating bezel to time things when I'm multitasking. Could I use my phone for time and timer functions? Sure, but in general, I find whole reaching into your pocket and taking out your phone bothersome and too close to also checking notifications and other crap, when all I needed was the time/date.

The other side of my watch choice is that of jewelry. I choose what to wear because I think it looks good, and enjoy it adding more to my outfit. I often enjoy just looking at my watch on my wrist as well to amire it. I find the sweeping seconds hand, and sometimes other complications, very pleasant to just watch tick a way for a little bit. A watch is a piece of art, and marvel of craftsmanship and engineering. I love seeing it all come together in such a small device.

Yes

There’s no utility in a luxury watch that can’t be delivered by a 100-200 quid quartz one (and that’s allowing for a lot of flexibility). So like, your Tudors, Balls, Omegas etc have no utility that these don’t have (except in very niche circumstances).

So anyone claiming utility from their Longines or Sinn is lying to themselves

Definitely not jewelry, I like my watches to be utilitarian. Most of my collection is sporty and daily wear type stuff. I don’t even have a dedicated dress watch at the moment because my work attire is so casual and I prefer more versatile pieces. I work as a teacher btw, so ymmv depending on people in different professions and circumstances.

Traditional watches are completely useless in modern day society. They are jewelry.

By your definitions, I'd have to say accessories. Certainly I wear my watches as jewelry, but even with a phone and a laptop on and around me most of the time at work I find glancing at my wrist for the date and time much easier and it's my primary method of checking the time.

My smartwatch is utility, my watches are jewelry/accessory

None of the above, my $600 Seiko is an iNvEsTmEnT.

Im expecting a -$200 return minimum on this.

Utility and that's why I'm only interested in quartz. Unless it's dress or dressy

Accessory. Always. You come first and everything that you hang off you body is an accessory.

Jewelry

Yes.