Would you buy a watch you wouldn't wear to work?

[mfer]

Basically a weekend only watch.

[boost2perfection]

Yes I only wear one of mine to work. Lol

[vitalsignsrn]

I specifically have a "work" watch which is not a Rolex. I thoroughly enjoy my Rolex on my days off. :-)

[Silvio Mosiello]

Originally Posted by vitalsignsrn

I specifically have a "work" watch which is not a Rolex. I thoroughly enjoy my Rolex on my days off. :-)

That was funny!

[jjnd08]

Absolutely.

[subtona]

Answered no.
But it's not that simple.

I have noticed I don't reach for my Panerai when work is in a suit, only because it doesn't fit as nicely as other watches under the shirt cuff.

Then I am thinking about getting a grail watch and although I don't have it, I suppose I may not wear it to my job when I wasn't wearing a suit (instead doing the physical aspect of my work)

[mfer]

Originally Posted by subtona

Answered no.
But it's not that simple.

I have noticed I don't reach for my Panerai when work is in a suit, only because it doesn't fit as nicely as other watches under the shirt cuff.

Then I am thinking about getting a grail watch and although I don't have it, I suppose I may not wear it to my job when I wasn't wearing a suit (instead doing the physical aspect of my work)

I understand. When I'm meeting VPs I don't rock the 232.

I'm pondering gold....Mike is a bad influence.

[Heo2]

Of course. Just like you buy shoes or a suit you wouldn't wear to work. You could even buy a second car that you wouldn't dare drive to work.

[soundserious]

Of course. Work is just part of who we are right?

[mfer]

This place is just full of enablers.

[viper9669]

No, not just for the weekends Mik, wear the watch everday if you wish!

[Ravager135]

If it makes any sense, I would buy a watch I wouldn't wear to work so long as I already one that I loved that I was willing to wear to work.

[sierra11b]

I learned my lesson once by destroying the ceramic and sapphire of a GMTIIC against a steel object briskly moving through my kitchen at work. I'm happy wearing my $150 seiko and it's held up great. I could see wearing a fancy watch in a suit and tie environment but not mine. Why risk unnecessary wear and damage?

[Andad]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

If it makes any sense, I would buy a watch I wouldn't wear to work so long as I already one that I loved that I was willing to wear to work.

No, that sort of doesn't.

I have some watches I won't wear to work.

[Bangel]

Originally Posted by Ravager135

If it makes any sense, I would buy a watch I wouldn't wear to work so long as I already one that I loved that I was willing to wear to work.

Makes perfect sense and I completely agree!

[Singslinger]

Yes for sure.

An example would be a solid gold Rolex, which I would preserve only for special events.

[bobernet]

Originally Posted by Singslinger

Yes for sure.

An example would be a solid gold Rolex, which I would preserve only for special events.

Every day is a good day to wear gold. :-)

To answer the poll, no. If a watch is too inappropriate to wear to work for some reason, I probably don't want it anyway. Gold or steel, sport or dress or somewhere in between, I've worn all of mine to work and to play.

[busytimmy]

A couple of my watches don't really see office time. I like it that way. I have watches to fit certain occasions and it makes me happy when I get to wear a particular watch because it fits that day's activities/dress. Cheers

[tkerrmd]

No I wear all my watches everywhere and every day none are a weekend only watch for me life is too short

[fishingbear]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

No I wear all my watches everywhere and every day none are a weekend only watch for me life is too short

When I was younger and in a former career the only Rolex I'd wear at work was a 16570 Exp II with black dial because it was one of the most under the radar references.
Now days I tend agree with Tom here
I've been blessed to own several watches and enjoy them whenever and where ever I feel like wearing them.

[topcat30093]

Originally Posted by tkerrmd

No I wear all my watches everywhere and every day none are a weekend only watch for me life is too short

Same as me, as far as I am concerned they are meant to be worn

As long as they are insured then its OK?

My work colleagues, who know about my passion and the true cost of the actual watch, think that I am mad

Which is probably true.

[jack81]

When i dont wear a watch that i really want to wear, i find myself keep on thinking of what i should have worn. So no i wont buy a watch that i wouldnt wear to work.

[EEParker]

I wear all of mine at work but only some on the weekend. I find it is easier to dress up a watch than to dress some down

[fullcourt]

i have a few weekend only watches....lol

[sturgeon123456]

Yes for me, but its because of my work environment.

[Nycturbovr6]

Originally Posted by sturgeon123456

Yes for me, but its because of my work environment.

Same for me

[cangelosijeff]

I think it depends on why you're not able to wear it, specifically if it is because it is at risk of damage or because it is too showy.

[BNA/LION]

Sure! Chances are you will end up wearing to the office anyway.

[bdex75]

Yes. Though I don't specifically exclude pieces, it is hard to tuck a DSSD under cuffs on a trim fit shirt. Even my DJ has to stay in the safe some shirts. The nomos orion comes in handy those days.


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[dhermidar]

Voted no, but Its all about what you do for a living, In my case I can wear whatever, but understand some people dont wear high end dress watches while doing some phisical work