Shaurya Ranjan ’27
What watch do you wear, and why do you like to wear it?
I wear a Gucci watch ... I’m pretty sure it’s the Gucci Chrono. It was a gift from my parents when we went to Amsterdam.
Are you an avid watch collector?
I’m not. I would like to be a collector one day, but I’m too broke for that. I have two watches in my collection currently. One is a Fastrack watch from India, which I’m not sure of the model, and the other one is my Gucci watch. I have several on my list that I want to get, which I don’t have on the top of my head right now, but I am a watch enthusiast to some extent.
Why did you choose a mechanical watch over a smartwatch or digital one?
Digital watches are okay, but smartwatches ruin the fun of watches. The whole idea of a watch is to have a timepiece and not a mini smartphone. Having that timepiece on your wrist is the essence of watches. I don’t want an Apple Watch. I don’t want any sort of smart watch. [I favor] analog and digital [watches], and even then I prefer analog. I think some ... retro digital watches, are pretty cool. Smartwatches ruin it. You have your smartphone in your pocket in most scenarios, and there are not many reasons why you would exclusively need a smart watch besides the fitness tracking stuff. Aesthetically, if you’re looking for a watch, analog and digital are the only way to go.
Aleric Deess ’28
What watch do you wear, and why do you like to wear it?
I like Apple Watches because I do cross country, so it’s very important for tracking my mileage, my pace; I can also call people in emergencies if I’m out. I think it’s very versatile. Just smartwatches, generally, and ... the fitness tracking.
Are you an avid watch collector?
I’m not a very crazy watch collector, but probably Timex or non-smartwatches. I feel like they look cool and they’re fun to just have. I don’t really collect though.
Do you wear a watch daily or on some occasions?
I have an Apple Watch that I wear daily because I train daily. [I also use it] for the convenience of telling the time, [and for] calling people if I don’t have my phone on me.
How did you get this watch in particular and why do you like it?
I’m not entirely sure about what exact model my watch is, but it is a larger screen Apple Watch, and I like it because it’s very convenient and it does what it needs to do very well. I think that it’s very good for what I do and my schedule and everything that I do, all the activities, etc.
Charlotte Valvanis ’26
What watch do you wear and why do you wear it?
I wear a Plein watch that I got ... from my dad for my birthday last year.
Are you an avid watch collector?
I am not a watch collector. This is actually my first watch besides my Apple Watch, but I’ve been wanting ... a nicer watch that I can wear to Model UN conferences and fancier events for a while. So my dad got me this one.
Do you prefer mechanical watches over smart watches or digital ones?
I prefer mechanical watches. I think there’s something about them that just looks timeless. It fits in a lot of spaces and ... I don’t have to take it off and put it in my backpack [during tests]. It’s not technology. It’s just easy to use.
What’s your favorite part about the watch?
It’s very shiny, which I’ve gotten some hate for, but I kind of like the way it reflects the light. I think it’s gorgeous.
Felix Yu ’27
What watch do you wear, and why do you like to wear it?
I wear a Garmin Forunner 55, [and] I got it because I needed to track my runs. It’s also just really nice because it tracks a lot of stuff like heart rate, sleep, and like exercise data.
Are you an avid watch collector?
I don’t really collect any watches, [and] my old watches I just give it to my parents and they do stuff with it. I also use my watches for [more practical purposes], so I don’t really see a point in collecting them if I’m not going to use them.
Do you wear a watch daily or on some occasions?
I really like my watch and I wear it all the time, except for [maybe] an hour a week to charge.
Is there a specific type of watch that you like? Mechanical? Digital?
I really like Garmins, or other good running watches that have a good GPS, a good battery life, and can show a lot of physical stats [like heartbeat].