Key takeaways
- A watch shows a bit about a date’s lifestyle and their attention to detail
- A nice watch shows they appreciate quality
- Attentiveness reveals a considerate nature, and that’s very attractive
Humankind is a product of evolution, like the microorganisms that keep us healthy or make us sick, plants that provide us with food and nutrients, and the forests producing oxygen. However, evolution remains shrouded in mist with many puzzles and problems. We need new technologies and approaches to reveal hidden mysteries.
According to evolutionary psychology, people judge others and behave a certain way because our ancestors with the corresponding traits were likelier to survive and reproduce. They passed those adaptive traits on to the next generation in a process transpiring over hundreds of thousands of years. The human mind evolved to prioritize aspects that contributed to survival, such as potential partners likely to ensure the survival and thriving of the offspring.
A stylish watch is a status symbol, so it’s logical to assume someone wearing it is well-off with high earnings potential, and the affluence translates to being a more reliable partner who can help take care of the family. It can be a clue to a date’s occupation: you might find out that you’re dating a lawyer. The median salary of a lawyer was $145,760 a year in 2023. The best-paid 25% of professionals made $217,360, and the worst-paid 25% still made almost $100,000 ($98,030 to be exact).
According to predictions from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there will be 62,400 new attorney jobs by 2032, corresponding to an increase of about 8%. In 2024, lawyers were making even more: $167,000 – $311,000 annually, with a total median pay of $222,000.
New research proves that people’s choices in partners are deeply rooted in evolutionary psychology. Men tend to prioritize health and physical attractiveness, which are signs of fertility, while women value earning potential, intelligence, and emotional stability. A 2024 survey of 288 adults ranging from 19 to 69 years of age found women placed a higher value on traits and qualities suggesting a partner is capable of providing and caring for a family.
The type of watch yields insight into personality
Admittedly, not everyone wants to start a family, and it would certainly be incorrect to assume that everyone who is dating expects the other person to provide for them someday. It’s also unreasonable to believe people are ogling at watches all day. However, a well-chosen and stylish accessory stands out and puts an outfit together. People do notice watches and are attracted to them. They don’t have to be super-expensive Cartier or Rolex watches, either.
They show a bit about a date’s personality, lifestyle, and attention to detail. You won’t find a gaudy watch on a more traditional, reserved person who works as an attorney. People who choose high-quality, understated pieces won’t go for a tacky watch. Watches are also a more traditional accessory and appeal to people with correspondingly traditional values. Shared values are fundamental in a relationship. Tinder’s annual Year in Swipe report found that almost 20% of those surveyed believed shared values were among the top must-haves in dating.
Men who pay more attention to wristwatches, rings, and bracelets when dressing stand out. It’s not enough to put on nice clothes and go out – donning stylish accessories will make you stand out. A ring, a watch on one hand and a bracelet on the other, a collar pin or pocket square, and shined shoes make the man in 2025.
Ultimately, someone who appreciates quality and stylish accessories and pays attention to detail shows a considerate nature, and that’s paramount to how their romantic potential is perceived. Confidence is also attractive, and carefully chosen accessories exude it.
People may or may not want to start families, but romance is a constant. A UK survey showed that over half (58%) of women considered themselves romantics and 44% said that the lack of romance had an adverse effect on their dating experiences.