I used to own all kinds of watches. Then, 11 years ago, I said, this is stupid, and I listed what I wanted in a watch:
– Autoquartz (self winding quartz)
– All stainless steel. Gold wears off. Leather bands become putrid.
– Sapphire front crystal so it basically never scratches
– Tritium dial so it truly glows
– Waterproof. I almost never take it off.
I found this in the Wenger GST autoquartz. I liked it so much I bought a spare. I have worn the watch continuously for 11 years.
Kids not wearing watches is stupid. Phone batteries die. Plus depending on your phone like that bows down to being so dependent on superficial communications that you have to have your phone by your side at all times. As they mature they will become less pathetic. I hope.