Daylight Saving Time Explained Like Never Before: Discover How to Add 60 Minutes of Pure Style

What would you do if time gave you sixty extra minutes? Every fall, the time change grants us this small luxury and reminds us that time, more than a resource, is an art. Today I want to tell you where this tradition comes from, how it influences our lives, and why watches and writing are the best ways to make the most of that stylish extra hour.

A bit of history: why do we change the time?

Although it may sound modern, the idea of adjusting the clock to make better use of daylight goes back to the 18th century. Benjamin Franklin mentioned it humorously in 1784, but it was during World War I that it was officially adopted to save energy. Since then, the debate hasn’t stopped: is it really useful? Does it benefit us or throw us off? The truth is that, whether we like it or not, daylight saving time still marks our calendar twice a year.

The effect on our daily lives

Our body runs on an internal clock, the circadian rhythm, which regulates sleep, energy, and mood. A simple 60-minute shift can disrupt our routine for days: we feel more tired, our appetite changes, and the body takes time to adapt to the new daylight. But that very disruption can also turn into an opportunity: the chance to live time more consciously.

Suddenly, we value more those small rituals that bring us balance: a morning walk, a coffee enjoyed slowly, the gesture of looking at your wrist to adjust your watch, or opening a notebook to write thoughts that would otherwise be forgotten. The time change reminds us that time is fragile, and it’s up to us to turn it into something meaningful.

Watches: precision and style in every adjustment

While digital devices reset on their own, setting a mechanical or solar watch is an act full of symbolism. Turning the crown of a Zeppelin LZ127, watching the hands of a Mondaine Stop2Go align after the change, or checking the steady pulse of a Citizen Eco-Drive reminds us that time is tangible. And for adventurers, setting a Luminox Navy SEAL or a Vostok Europe Rocket N1 Compact is proof that precision can follow you even in the toughest environments.

Fall & Winter rituals

When darkness comes earlier, watches with luminous dials like the Luminox Navy SEAL become essential. Resetting them after the time change is also resetting our relationship with the dark: preparing for shorter days, but also cozier ones. It’s the perfect moment to rediscover leather-strap models like the Zeppelin Hindenburg, pairing perfectly with coats and autumn calm.

Spring & Summer rituals

In spring, when light returns, setting a Mondaine Doppio    with its clean, minimalist dial feels like a gesture of renewal. Solar watches like the Bauhaus Solar make the most of long sunny days, and adjusting them invites us to enjoy every minute outdoors: sports, travel, and time with friends.

Writing: an extra hour to put pen to paper

That extra hour can turn into an intimate, creative space. Opening a notebook and letting the words flow with a fountain pen is perhaps the best tribute to time gained. The Montblanc Meisterstück makes every word a timeless classic; a Visconti Homo Sapiens offers the power of lava turned into writing; a Benu Euphoria adds color and fantasy; while an Aurora Optima connects with Italian craftsmanship tradition.

Writing rituals in fall & winter

The time change towards winter invites introspection. With the dim afternoon light, writing a letter, starting a journal, or revisiting projects with your favorite fountain pen is a ritual that connects you with yourself. Darker ink colors—burgundy, deep blues, or rich greens—find their best moment here.

Writing rituals in spring & summer

When we move the clock forward in spring, writing fills with energy. It’s time to experiment with brighter inks, even shimmers like Diamine Inkvent, to use a Montegrappa Elmo to bring pages to life, or let an Esterbrook Tortoise capture that vitality. Writing outdoors, in a park or terrace, turns your pen into a seasonal companion.

The true luxury: choosing how we live time

At Iguana, we believe true luxury isn’t just owning a Swiss watch or an exclusive fountain pen, but deciding how we fill every minute. The time change is a reminder that time can be shaped. Living it in style means adding rituals that fulfill us: reading calmly at the end of the day, the joy of collecting watches that mark special moments, the habit of writing down what matters, or the passion of discovering new inks, models, and designs.

Time is most valuable when we use it for what makes us feel whole: our hobbies, passions, our little everyday luxuries. An extra hour can be the chance to revive a forgotten hobby, explore a new watch, or bring words to life that stay with us forever.

What will you do with your extra hour?

Sleeping more, catching up on tasks, or simply letting it go are all valid options. But you could also use it to listen to the tick-tock of your automatic watch, jot down a few lines with your favorite pen, or simply watch time flow calmly. That’s the magic of this small adjustment: it gives us the gift of one more hour of our own style.

If you need advice to choose your next ritual or hobby, get in touch! Our team will be happy to help.