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Old 23 October 2014, 12:09 PM   #1
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Would you buy a watch you wouldn't wear to work?

Basically a weekend only watch.
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:12 PM   #2
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Yes I only wear one of mine to work. Lol
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:18 PM   #3
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I specifically have a "work" watch which is not a Rolex. I thoroughly enjoy my Rolex on my days off. :-)
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Old 25 October 2014, 06:04 AM   #4
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I specifically have a "work" watch which is not a Rolex. I thoroughly enjoy my Rolex on my days off. :-)
That was funny!
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:19 PM   #5
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:20 PM   #6
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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)
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:26 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:34 PM   #8
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:37 PM   #9
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Of course. Work is just part of who we are right?
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:38 PM   #10
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Old 23 October 2014, 12:51 PM   #11
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Would you buy a watch you wouldn't wear to work?

No, not just for the weekends Mik, wear the watch everday if you wish!
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:00 PM   #12
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:06 PM   #13
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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?
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:10 PM   #14
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:26 PM   #15
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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!
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:28 PM   #16
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Yes for sure.

An example would be a solid gold Rolex, which I would preserve only for special events.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:36 PM   #17
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:03 PM   #18
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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
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:05 PM   #19
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No I wear all my watches everywhere and every day none are a weekend only watch for me life is too short
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Old 23 October 2014, 08:53 PM   #20
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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.
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Old 25 October 2014, 12:24 AM   #21
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:07 PM   #22
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:08 PM   #23
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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
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:09 PM   #24
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i have a few weekend only watches....lol
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:21 PM   #25
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Yes for me, but its because of my work environment.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:23 PM   #26
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Yes for me, but its because of my work environment.
Same for me
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:24 PM   #27
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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.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:24 PM   #28
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Would you buy a watch you wouldn't wear to work?

Sure! Chances are you will end up wearing to the office anyway.
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Old 23 October 2014, 01:33 PM   #29
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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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Old 23 October 2014, 02:21 PM   #30
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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
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