#National Watch Day

[christophfanalways]

In Honor of National Watch Day in the US -  June 19, 2023!!

[rabbitcruiser]

National Watch Day

Did  you know June 19 is National Watch Day? Why has a day specifically been  dedicated to watches, you ask? It’s because, without the invention,  there would be no way of telling the time on the go. This portable  device has benefited the way humankind functions. It is also an  invention that ensures every action is taken at the right time. After  all, time is money! Let’s dig into the history of watches and find out  how much the device affects our daily routines.

History of National Watch Day

Watches  have existed in the world for decades and, with each year that passes,  the design and use of the innovation evolves. For instance, there are  numerous types of watch dials available such as automatic watches,  sports watches that can even be used for time races, military watches,  space watches, and modern fashion watches. Let’s not forget smartwatches  that are all the rage today due to their ability to connect to our  mobile devices. Yes, watches have changed over the past hundred years,  but their main use remains the same — to tell the time.

Watches  are also luxury items that often complement our personalities. This is  why a watch has become a popular gift item, as well as a family heirloom  that can be passed down from generation to generation. Due to the  importance watches hold in our lives and the rich history that defines  their existence, National Watch Day was formed in 2017. The day was  created by Nordstrom, an American luxury department store chain that  sells clothing, footwear, handbags, jewelry, fragrances, cosmetics,  watches, and numerous other items. To promote the watch line available  at the Nordstrom store, the idea of National Watch Day was pitched. Some  of the famous brands available for sale at the store include Tissot,  Ted Baker, Movado, Rado, and several others.

National Watch Day timeline

1574 The Great Innovation

The first pocket watch is created in bronze.

1868 Wrist it Up

The first modern wristwatch is designed by Patek Philippe & Co.

1914–1918 Fighting Time

Men begin to wear wristwatches during World War I.

1926 Time to Swim

Rolex releases the first water-resistant watch.

National Watch Day FAQs

Why is it called a watch?

The word ‘watch means’ ‘to keep alert.’ The time-telling device is called a watch since it alerts us of the current time.

What is the point of a watch?

The basic purpose of a watch is to tell the current time. This aids in day-to-day tasks as well as business activities.

How many types of watches are there?

There are about 20 watch types. However, some of them are similar in function and use.

How to Celebrate National Watch Day

Buy yourself a watch

Gift a watch

Host a webinar

To  celebrate the day, head out and buy yourself a watch! Numerous stores  might be offering some great discounts to mark the day and you will be  able to get a good deal.

Since  a watch holds sentimental value and is a device that can be worn every  day, it is also one of the best gifts you can give to someone you love.  Not only will you be celebrating the day, but you will also make a loved  one happy!

Want  to increase your social media presence? Celebrate National Watch Day by  hosting a webinar that explains the history and importance of watches.  Remember, a lot of research needs to be done before you go live.

5 Fun Facts You Need To Know About Watches

The most popular color

Top-selling watch

Paul Newman’s watch

The watch that traveled to space

The most complicated mechanical watch

Black watches are the most common.

The Apple Watch is a global hit and one of the best-selling watches.

Actor Paul Newman’s Rolex Daytona was sold for $5.4 million.

The Omega Speedmaster was worn by American and Russian astronauts in space.

Vacheron Constantin’s pocket watch took eight years for research, prototyping, and manufacturing.

Why National Watch Day is Important

It recognizes the watch industry

It increases sales

It's a look into the past

National  Watch Day is important since it recognizes the watch industry,  watchmakers, retailers, and the numerous watch designers that have been  putting their heart and soul into the creation of watches for years.

Due  to this day, sales of watches across the country increase. This  increases the profits of various brands and boosts the economy.

Since  the history of watchmaking is brought to the forefront on this day, it  actually has an educational purpose. It also provides knowledge  regarding the time, money, and research that is invested into perfecting  the current watches we wear.

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June 19, 2022 - JUNETEENTH – FATHER’S DAY – NATIONAL FREEBSD DAY – NATIONAL WATCH DAY – NATIONAL GARFIELD THE CAT DAY – NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS DAY

June 19, 2022 – JUNETEENTH – FATHER’S DAY – NATIONAL FREEBSD DAY – NATIONAL WATCH DAY – NATIONAL GARFIELD THE CAT DAY – NATIONAL TURKEY LOVERS DAY

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[alittlequad]

Broken the world record 19 times. The first to break the 100, 200, and 300 point barriers. The only male single skater to have achieved a super slam. Back to back Olympic gold medals. First skater to have ever landed a quad loop in competition. Six time national champion.

What an amazing journey, Yuzuru Hanyu.

[poppiip]

day 25- bunnies ^_^!!!

[tomatoart]

the raw guy

[xan-from-space]

Damn, the Ember Island Players were actually kind of radical, weren't they? The more I think about it, the more it feels like the only way it makes sense in-universe is if being Fire Nation propaganda wasn't the point of their play at all. Aside from a barely tacked on ending where Ozai kills Aang, the play is remarkably sympathetic to the Avatar and a bunch of enemies of the Fire Nation, even framing them as being heroes. Even at points in the story where theyre literally killing Fire Nation soldiers, the narrative still seems to be on their side; they're the underdogs, the relatable ones. Its true that the Fire Nation values strength, but still, you'd expect that in a propaganda play they would be portrayed as at least a little bit more sympathetic... And sure, to some extent the gaang's characters could be seen as defamatory caricutures (the slander on Iroh specifically was probably intentional), but that also might be due to the Players getting a lot of their information from the cabbage man, someone who actively hates the gaang and only ever really sees the worst of them. (And notably, that also means that the Players had worked with an Earth Kingdom merchant to produce the play.)

Mocking the gaang is also just clearly not the point of the play or what people are there for. Sokka's actor says that he's constantly being approached by fans; people genuinely love these characters. The gaang have built entire dedicated fanbases in the Fire Nation because of this play. Honestly, the fact that they're on a remote island is probably the only reason they're able to perform the play the way it is. I imagine it would get shut down pretty quickly on the mainland. Considering all the propaganda in the Fire Nation that we've seen so far, I wouldn't be surprised if the ending was only written that way because it's illegal to write a story where the Fire Lord doesnt win. The play reads less like propaganda and more like 'we're doing the bare minimum to get this story past the censors.'

I'm really curious about what it's like behind the scenes for the Ember Island Players. Are their shows just simple, shlocky entertainment, or could they also be deliberate political commentary? With no recording technology, a play is easier to slip under the radar than something like a book: it's impermanent, stays in one theatre, and performances can be easily tweaked if, say, Fire Nation royalty happens to come by. It's interesting to me that Ursa seemed to like them, while young Zuko had a disdain for them, saying they 'butchered' the story of Love Amongst the Dragons; in all likelihood the version of the story Zuko grew up with in the palace was heavily propaganda-filtered itself. Although, to be fair, they're arguably just not very good playwrights. When it comes to the characterization, I do think some of it only seems bad because we know what the actual characters are like, but a lot of it is just bad writing clearly meant for cheap entertainment. For example, they sexualize Katara quite a bit (and there's other, better analysis out there I've seen that examines how they fetishize her as a Water Tribe girl). And, of course, all of the characters are reduced to shallow and stereotypical comedy.

Still, I think they're worth commending for doing their research and telling a story about enemies of the state that's both sympathetic and surprisingly accurate to actual events, if not the characters' personalities, amidst the Fire Nation's rampant propaganda and misinformation. From the little amount of information about them we can extract from the show, they seem like honestly very interesting people. They're walking this tightrope line between being very close to the heart of the Fire Nation but also separate from it; between being cheap, inconsequential entertainment and being a source of actual news for Ember Island citizens; between telling the underdog story about a ragtag group of children and still trying to make it look like Fire Nation propaganda. I'm not trying to make any big argument on whether they were 'actually good people' or whatever, I just want to know more about them. I kind of wish we could see their production of Love Amongst the Dragons now...maybe I'll write something about them someday

[caligulalotus]

sorry i got asked about the themes of discipline today and one of the ones i said was “how remembering the dead can sometimes be the most meaningful act of resistance and love a person can do” and now i’m just thinking about it.

the shelled one’s first appearance featured a taunting string of the names of every player who had died above him. he was defeated by some of the most well remembered players in the league, in a last ditch attempt. idk man maybe it’s a little on the nose but it means a lot to me.

[elinbean]

Pro-Palestine demonstrators disrupt the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Nov. 23 2023 (x) (photo by Brendan McDermid)

[strawberrybyers]

it’s been 2 years of shipping byler. i’ve thought about byler everyday for 730 days straight. nothing in the world record books compares to the dedication i have for byler endgame

[dictee]

There are two ways you can think about the shows that louis and lestat go see in iwtv and theyre not mutually exclusive but like 1. as louis narrates the interview in dubai he is specifically inserting his own intertextual references for the audience's benefit. bc he's well read and insane. and like actually in the past they went to see like. idk operas and plays that werent about failing patriarchs as well and he's just focusing on these ones to subtly mock lestat. or 2. lestat was genuinely routinely taking louis to see like a doll's house on wednesday and a kate chopin reading on thursday and sitting there happily eyeing debutantes like a horny goldfish wondering why his marriage is dissolving while louis, possibly literally playing his servant, is next to him losing his mind

[rabbitcruiser]

National Watch Day 

Accessorize your wrist with a stylish timepiece that suits your personality and lifestyle. It's the perfect way to elevate your fashion game and stay on schedule!

With the advent of the mobile phone, and especially the smartphone, the common practice of wearing a watch may have gone a little bit by the wayside. But National Watch Day is here to show appreciation for the unique and special qualities of a timepiece that can be worn right on the wrist!

History of Watch Day

Since the 16th century, when the watch was invented in Europe, people have been able to travel, keep appointments and do all sorts of activities all while staying on time. Watches began as a timepiece that a person would keep in their pockets, and men’s vests were even designed with a special pocket just for this purpose.

By the mid 19th century, the watch was first attached to a leather strap that would allow it to be worn on the wrist, which was both ornamental as well as functional. From this time, the making of watches would continue to evolve, offering more precision, better time-keeping and a variety of functions. By the early 20th century, water-resistant watches were invented and, within a few decades, the digital and computer watch was revealed.

National Watch Day was first established in 2017 by the high end department store mogul, Nordstrom. This American luxury retail chain founded the day with the purpose of showing some attention to the fascinating history and design of the craft of watchmaking. And, of course, since Nordstrom sells watches, it also makes sense that they would be working toward promoting the usefulness and beauty of watches that they hope their customers will buy.

So get on board with learning more about and celebrating this little piece of timeless technology that has been an amazingly useful tool for centuries. Because it’s time for National Watch Day!

How to Celebrate Watch Day

Enjoy and appreciate this little timepiece on National Watch Day with some of these ideas:

Wear a Watch

In celebration of National Watch Day, perhaps it’s time to go a little retro and pull that old watch out from the bottom of the drawer. Dust it off and then wind it up or replace the battery to get that watch all ready to go. Whether it’s an analog watch or digital, something fancy with the date and a chronograph, or simply a plastic, digital Swatch from high school, this is a great time for it!

Gift Someone a Watch

For those who have been considering giving a watch to a loved one as a gift, perhaps National Watch Day would be just the right occasion! Choose from a luxury brand like Rolex, Breitling or Tag Heuer. Make it a bit more practical and try a watch from Swatch or Timex that won’t break the bank. Or, perhaps this is a person who has been longing for a smart watch for quite some time, like an Apple Watch, a Samsung Galaxy watch or some other timepiece that is like carrying a little phone and computer right on the wrist.

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[disco-girl]

I really wanna be at peace with TOH being over and to able to say I enjoyed WAD because it was such a great episode in so many ways but I just can’t get over the fact that my two favorite characters were neglected at the end and I think I’m going to always be upset about that. Yes, I know they had time constraints and that they had to focus on Luz, Eda and King foremost but it feels like they did fan service for everybody else except the gustholosers. They could have had Steve and Matt interact in the finale. They could have given us more of a Gus story arc like they did with Willow and Hunter. And there are literally a million ways they could have given us some kind of Gus and Matt interaction or at least show us somehow that they are still friends. It makes me so sad because I know a lot of other people feel the same way and it’s left them feeling unsatisfied and in a lot of ways betrayed by one of their favorite shows. And considering that a lot of us were drawn to TOH in the first place because we wanted to feel seen and heard and understood, that really hurts.

[wiirocku]

Habakkuk 1:5 (NKJV) - “Look among the nations and watch— Be utterly astounded! For I will work a work in your days Which you would not believe, though it were told you.

[infinite-orangepeel]

y’all act like steddie isn’t canon and just ignore this entire scene. like we’re just gonna pretend they didn’t kiss on camera ???

[orcelito]

he's honestly unfairly pretty when he cries