The Case for Analog: Why Smartwatches Have Their Place, But Shouldn’t Replace Time

Technology moves fast — faster than time itself, it sometimes feels. And there’s no denying the usefulness of smartwatches. They track our sleep, steps, heart rate, messages — they’re incredible little computers that sit on our wrists and make everyday life easier.

But somewhere between the constant notifications and battery charges, something gets lost.

An analog watch doesn’t buzz or ping. It doesn’t tell you to stand up or remind you of your next meeting. It simply exists. It tells time — your time — and that’s enough.

When you wind a watch or feel that mechanical heartbeat ticking away under the crystal, you’re reminded of something deeper: time isn’t digital. It’s human. It moves at the pace of your day, not your data.

There’s room for both — I wear a smartwatch sometimes too. But I always come back to analog. Because when everything else is demanding your attention, that quiet tick on your wrist feels like peace.

An analog watch asks nothing from you — except to slow down, even for a moment.

The Balance of Both Worlds

Use your smartwatch for what it’s great at — health, convenience, connection. But keep one analog watch for yourself — the kind that doesn’t need charging, Wi-Fi, or software updates. The one that reminds you what real time feels like.

Because someday, when the battery dies or the screen goes black, the hands of an old watch will still be turning — quietly, faithfully, endlessly.

The Vestige of Time

In a world obsessed with speed, the analog watch reminds us to feel time, not just measure it. Keep one — for perspective, for presence, and for the peace that comes with simply watching the seconds go by.