dadog13 Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Congrats for the new job!!! I really do not understand this post... why anybody should be concerned which whatch to wear the 1st day on his new job?!!! what difference does it make...can somebody explain that to me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I would wear the Omega Planet Ocean. It is not to expensive and look ok in that environment. The bigger question I would want to know is what do you drive. That to me would be more important. As an employer I like to look out over the lot and see nice cars new cars. If I was to hire a guy for any type of mid level mgmt type position I just wouldn't want him drive something too low profile. It upsets the clients I notice. My senior It guy drives one of those new lotus Exige and has an older Boxster. I also like the fact he isnt married. That just means I have some one to hangout with sometimes after work. By the way he wears a gen solid gold sub!! GO BIG OR STAY HOME AND SUCK ON YOUR THUMB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thumb-sucking is a cheaper and healthier habit than smoking Doesn't make one's clothes stink either You've not worked in many European cities then. Practically no-one drives. I don't even have a driver's license; I've never needed one. The closest I get to driving a car is ... um, I ride a Ducati 748 and there's no way I'd ride it to work. I don't drive either. I simply never had the need to learn as everywhere I needed to get to was either within walking distance, or I could get on a train. I'll get round to learning eventually, but it's not the top of my list of priorities. Nice choice with the IWC, I hope the first day goes well And remember, no matter how cute the girls in the typing pool are, it doesn't do to dip your nib in the office ink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 I wonder how his first day went..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Congrats for the new job!!! I really do not understand this post... why anybody should be concerned which whatch to wear the 1st day on his new job?!!! what difference does it make...can somebody explain that to me? From what I've read, it's just a case of ettiquete and common sense. Someone in a board meeting wearing a watch vastly more expensive than their pay grade would allow is going to either raise suspiciouns, or be a sure sign of a fake. I've read that the best choice for a corporate environment, is a watch within, or slightly above the pay grade for the position, as that way it is a believable purchase (maybe a treat to self with a bonus, for example) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 From what I've read, it's just a case of ettiquete and common sense. Someone in a board meeting wearing a watch vastly more expensive than their pay grade would allow is going to either raise suspiciouns, or be a sure sign of a fake. I've read that the best choice for a corporate environment, is a watch within, or slightly above the pay grade for the position, as that way it is a believable purchase (maybe a treat to self with a bonus, for example) Sad And you reckon people knowingly live like this? . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 In that kind of situation I normally like to ask myself.... What would Jetmid do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
narikaa Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 (edited) Easy...... Patek Sky Moon & tell everyone you only started work there to win a drinking bet at 30,000 feet. . Edited October 29, 2007 by narikaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornerstone Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 That's right - maybe he'll get to work and find out the entire office is full of fake Pateks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordRasta Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 In that kind of situation I normally like to ask myself.... What would Jetmid do? LOL jetmid. What a character. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Sad And you reckon people knowingly live like this? Not all of us can be Bear Grylls like you are, Narikaa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted October 29, 2007 Report Share Posted October 29, 2007 Sad And you reckon people knowingly live like this? . I've no idea, but that's what I read Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HauteHippie Posted October 30, 2007 Report Share Posted October 30, 2007 It's the kind of job where you can afford an IWC. Pfffft. Who can't afford an IWC? BTW, I voted for the SFSO. It's a decent watch that doesn't attract attention. In fact most people would probably think it is a Fossil... if they even know that much about watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Did we ever find out what he wore?? What the heck, Puggy! Don't leave us hangin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Did we ever find out what he wore?? What the heck, Puggy! Don't leave us hangin'. IWC 3717 for the first two days and then, uPO and SFSO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravoz Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Damn, didn't know strategies and tactics exists on watches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 I really do not understand this post... why anybody should be concerned which whatch to wear the 1st day on his new job?!!! what difference does it make...can somebody explain that to me? Difference? None whatsoever. It was just a bit of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POTR Posted November 5, 2007 Report Share Posted November 5, 2007 Fun? Fun is wearing a Pink "Beach" Daytona... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddhead Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 First and foremost, congratulations! You "sound" genuinely juiced about the new job. It is really nice to see someone so excited about starting a new career opportunity. I answered with the 3717 but had the same questions as many of the other members. What is the attire? For business casual, I think any of your choices would do. How much client interaction will there be? How are you trying to be perceived? As an authority, colleague or consultative client advocate. To me thos all enter into your decision. In the end, I would go with one of the IWC's. They come accross as being sporty but elegan. The Chrono functions communicate a sense of technical appreciation which would seem to be important to a person assuming your position. The strap on the 3717 gives the watch a bit of a dressy posh which might compliment well dressed business casual look, but that GST is awfully hot. Just my 2 cents. Again all the best!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 6, 2007 Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 In the end, I would go with one of the IWC's. They come accross as being sporty but elegan. The Chrono functions communicate a sense of technical appreciation which would seem to be important to a person assuming your position. The strap on the 3717 gives the watch a bit of a dressy posh which might compliment well dressed business casual look, but that GST is awfully hot. I like the choice he went with, though it wasn't mine (uPO). If Pug doesn't mind sharing, I would love to know if any of his co-workers like watches, and what kinds do they wear? Any questions asked about his? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pugwash Posted November 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2007 If Pug doesn't mind sharing, I would love to know if any of his co-workers like watches, and what kinds do they wear? Any questions asked about his? I've not seen any decent watches and no-one mentioned mine. However, tomorrow morning, I'm on the train to London so we'll see if the London branch has fancy watches around. ps. I'll been wearing the Ingenieur and two others Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victoria Posted November 7, 2007 Report Share Posted November 7, 2007 I've not seen any decent watches and no-one mentioned mine. However, tomorrow morning, I'm on the train to London so we'll see if the London branch has fancy watches around. Ah, boring co-workers, BUT at least they won't be overly inquisitive either. That's a good thing (I'm sure you'd tell them they're reps. You seem the very honest type, unlike me). ps. I'll been wearing the Ingenieur and two others PERFECT. Can't wait to hear what happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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