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Why do people say "wear it in good health" when commenting on watches, but not on

chuckseabreeze

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shoes or suits (pretty much any fiber or leather based clothing)? Is there any other reason other than watches can last many generations, effectively drawing attention to our own mortality and shortness of life, while suits and shoes wear out quicker?
 

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because at those prices, you definitely can't afford go get sick anymore.
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Because one doesn't wear nice watches when sick at home.
 

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Originally Posted by chuckseabreeze
shoes or suits (pretty much any fiber or leather based clothing)? Is there any other reason other than watches can last many generations, effectively drawing attention to our own mortality and shortness of life, while suits and shoes wear out quicker?

Among watch people, I've heard that it's a commonly traded phrase meant as a secret curse to those who wear fake.
 

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