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DCGuy1965 · 4 June 2013, 11:39 AM

Been thinking about the ultimate über watch for a while and have always cherished the DD. Did the whole career advancement thing, saved, etc. and have my finances in order so I think

Anyway my best friend asked me straight up if I would be comfortable enough to wear it in a meeting with my boss. Given I nowhere near a C-Level position it gave me pause to think there may be some awkwardness in my office which has me thinking of other watches that aren't as ostentatious at first glance.

To those DD owners or anyone else for that matter given these times what do you think?

oneillba · 4 June 2013, 11:42 AM

In a heartbeat.

Thatguy · 4 June 2013, 11:56 AM

Yep, he probably won't even know what it is. I wear mine everywhere.

lig · 4 June 2013, 12:00 PM

Why not? It's not as if he doesn't know how much $ you make.

Would I wear one in a meeting with a customer? Only if I know he is afflicted with the WIS.

goog53 · 4 June 2013, 12:03 PM

If you're worried go for one on a strap

jackwebb · 4 June 2013, 12:05 PM

I can think of no situation in which I would be uncomfortable wearing any watch. Safety excluded

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Chewbacca · 4 June 2013, 12:05 PM

nope.

luvsub · 4 June 2013, 12:13 PM

Depends on your title. But DD... I won't give it a try.

tinger · 4 June 2013, 12:13 PM

Yep, my boss would just say 'congratulations'

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DJJon · 4 June 2013, 12:14 PM

Wear it with Pride.

My boss wers a plastic Casio. I wear my TT Datejust or my Tudor or any of my other watches, most of which are vintage and not all that valuable but still a parade of watches worth many times what his is worth. He obviously couldn't care less about watches and has never noticed what I wear.

Mystro · 4 June 2013, 12:22 PM

You gotta be your own man. Your boss doesn't own you does he????

Jsan20 · 4 June 2013, 12:23 PM

Boss yes and most of my clients no.

Nycturbovr6 · 4 June 2013, 12:23 PM

Go for it!

Watchdog · 4 June 2013, 12:24 PM

Of course. We all choose priorities in life, and a nice watch is one of yours.

Your boss may spend thousands and thousands a year on model trains or RC planes or stamps or rare books or wine or . . .

You get the point.

Wear and don't worry.

HRFdez · 4 June 2013, 12:25 PM

Ha! But of course my dear chap!

GradyPhilpott · 4 June 2013, 12:27 PM

If I had a boss and a DD, which I don't, I certainly would.

boogiebot · 4 June 2013, 12:29 PM

I can see the reservations to not wanting to wear one. The better question is do you think that he would judge you for wearing one and if so do you care?

DCGuy1965 · 4 June 2013, 12:30 PM

Yea I had a feeling the sentiment would be no worries. I've been considering the WG model which looks a bit subdued and I happen to like it. I'd love a platinum DD but my wallet does have its limitations hahaha.

jackwebb · 4 June 2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DCGuy1965

Yea I had a feeling the sentiment would be no worries. I've been considering the WG model which looks a bit subdued and I happen to like it. I'd love a platinum DD but my wallet does have its limitations hahaha.

There a few platinum DD's in the for sale section at a very reasonable price.

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Chaching · 4 June 2013, 12:51 PM

GO FOR IT! he won't even know what it is unless you stick it in his face and say "WANT TO SEE MY ROLEX!"

mruhland31 · 4 June 2013, 12:56 PM

Wear it...you don't him/ her any explanation...life is too short...wear it

koda240 · 4 June 2013, 12:59 PM

There's certainly a place for tact and managing perceptions but in general you need to be yourself and be proud of your accomiahment. IF your boss even notices it you might find he's impressed by it. Having a DD may communicate traits that he finds worth noting. Hardwork, commitment, attention to detail, appreciation for quality, etc.

kilyung · 4 June 2013, 01:01 PM

He probably would never notice.

rodrob59 · 4 June 2013, 01:02 PM

It doesn't bother me, or my boss. Who knows, he may wear bad clothes, drive an old car and have a half million dollar boat. It's up to you how you spend your money.

Hairdude1 · 4 June 2013, 01:04 PM

I would

samsam · 4 June 2013, 01:20 PM

Do it.. YOLO!

SUBversive · 4 June 2013, 01:35 PM

Yes

Chainring · 4 June 2013, 01:36 PM

Yes because he wouldn't have a clue what it was.

kissfromarose · 4 June 2013, 01:48 PM

This is so situational that we can't give an answer without knowing more about OP's job, his goals, how he is viewed in his peer group, and more about his boss. What might be right in one's position may not be right for another.

BoomerSooner · 4 June 2013, 01:50 PM

I would go for it because my boss has a Tridor DD

4 June 2013, 11:39 AM	#1
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	Would You Wear a Day Date in a Meeting With Your Boss? Been thinking about the ultimate über watch for a while and have always cherished the DD. Did the whole career advancement thing, saved, etc. and have my finances in order so I think Anyway my best friend asked me straight up if I would be comfortable enough to wear it in a meeting with my boss. Given I nowhere near a C-Level position it gave me pause to think there may be some awkwardness in my office which has me thinking of other watches that aren't as ostentatious at first glance. To those DD owners or anyone else for that matter given these times what do you think?

4 June 2013, 11:42 AM	#2
oneillba "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Real Name: Brian Location: Hamilton, MI USA Watch: My beloved TT DJ Posts: 3,831	In a heartbeat. __________________ My Trusty TT DJ

4 June 2013, 12:05 PM	#6
jackwebb "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Real Name: Joe Location: Louisville KY Watch: crazy Posts: 634	I can think of no situation in which I would be uncomfortable wearing any watch. Safety excluded Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram is jackw3bb https://www.instagram.com/jackw3bb/

4 June 2013, 12:22 PM	#11
Mystro 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Real Name: The Mystro ;) Location: Central Pa. Posts: 15,520	You gotta be your own man. Your boss doesn't own you does he???? __________________

4 June 2013, 12:27 PM	#16
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	If I had a boss and a DD, which I don't, I certainly would. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

4 June 2013, 11:56 AM	#3
Thatguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Real Name: Wayne Location: California Watch: Rolex, PAM Posts: 3,302	Yep, he probably won't even know what it is. I wear mine everywhere.

4 June 2013, 12:00 PM	#4
lig "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: PacNW Watch: Enthusiast Posts: 2,611	Why not? It's not as if he doesn't know how much $ you make. Would I wear one in a meeting with a customer? Only if I know he is afflicted with the WIS.

4 June 2013, 12:03 PM	#5
goog53 "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Real Name: Mike G Location: Ohio Watch: Rolex-Patek-AP Posts: 3,076	If you're worried go for one on a strap

4 June 2013, 12:05 PM	#7
Chewbacca Banned Join Date: May 2012 Real Name: CJ Location: Kashyyyk Watch: Kessel Run Chrono Posts: 21,112	nope.

4 June 2013, 12:13 PM	#8
luvsub 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: SF, south bay Posts: 5,223	Depends on your title. But DD... I won't give it a try.

4 June 2013, 12:13 PM	#9
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	Yep, my boss would just say 'congratulations' Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

4 June 2013, 12:14 PM	#10
DJJon "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Real Name: Jon Location: USA Watch: DJ - Need Sub Bad Posts: 1,889	Wear it with Pride. My boss wers a plastic Casio. I wear my TT Datejust or my Tudor or any of my other watches, most of which are vintage and not all that valuable but still a parade of watches worth many times what his is worth. He obviously couldn't care less about watches and has never noticed what I wear.

4 June 2013, 12:23 PM	#12
Jsan20 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: James Location: Michigan Watch: 116613LB Posts: 861	Boss yes and most of my clients no.

4 June 2013, 12:23 PM	#13
Nycturbovr6 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: New York Posts: 7,630	Go for it!

4 June 2013, 12:24 PM	#14
Watchdog "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Junkyard Dog Location: The Doghouse Watch: I can't tell time Posts: 6,822	Of course. We all choose priorities in life, and a nice watch is one of yours. Your boss may spend thousands and thousands a year on model trains or RC planes or stamps or rare books or wine or . . . You get the point. Wear and don't worry.

4 June 2013, 12:25 PM	#15
HRFdez "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Real Name: Hector Location: Lake Placid, NY Watch: Rolex Day-Date Posts: 390	Ha! But of course my dear chap!

4 June 2013, 12:29 PM	#17
boogiebot "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: canada Watch: me post! Posts: 3,804	I can see the reservations to not wanting to wear one. The better question is do you think that he would judge you for wearing one and if so do you care?

4 June 2013, 12:30 PM	#18
DCGuy1965 "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 335	Yea I had a feeling the sentiment would be no worries. I've been considering the WG model which looks a bit subdued and I happen to like it. I'd love a platinum DD but my wallet does have its limitations hahaha.

4 June 2013, 12:51 PM	#20
Chaching "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: None of ya #@! Location: Somewhere Watch: Many! 116718 GOLD Posts: 2,137	GO FOR IT! he won't even know what it is unless you stick it in his face and say "WANT TO SEE MY ROLEX!"

4 June 2013, 12:56 PM	#21
mruhland31 "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Santa Clarita CA Posts: 1,028	Wear it...you don't him/ her any explanation...life is too short...wear it

4 June 2013, 12:59 PM	#22
koda240 "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Phoenix Posts: 77	There's certainly a place for tact and managing perceptions but in general you need to be yourself and be proud of your accomiahment. IF your boss even notices it you might find he's impressed by it. Having a DD may communicate traits that he finds worth noting. Hardwork, commitment, attention to detail, appreciation for quality, etc.

4 June 2013, 01:01 PM	#23
kilyung 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Cave Watch: Sundial Posts: 33,940	He probably would never notice.

4 June 2013, 01:02 PM	#24
rodrob59 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Real Name: Rod Location: Atlanta, GA Watch: YG DD 18238 Posts: 1,540	It doesn't bother me, or my boss. Who knows, he may wear bad clothes, drive an old car and have a half million dollar boat. It's up to you how you spend your money. __________________ I ask you to judge me by the enemies I have made. -Franklin D. Roosevelt

4 June 2013, 01:04 PM	#25
Hairdude1 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Real Name: Alex Location: Chicago Watch: AP,PP, Rolex Posts: 37,156	I would

4 June 2013, 01:20 PM	#26
samsam "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 2,826	Do it.. YOLO!

4 June 2013, 01:35 PM	#27
SUBversive Banned Join Date: May 2011 Location: ri Watch: Sun Dial Posts: 14,346	Yes

4 June 2013, 01:36 PM	#28
Chainring "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: Steve Location: Grand Junction CO Watch: A few, not enough. Posts: 1,725	Yes because he wouldn't have a clue what it was.

4 June 2013, 01:48 PM	#29
kissfromarose "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: North America Watch: AP 44mm RG Novelty Posts: 101	This is so situational that we can't give an answer without knowing more about OP's job, his goals, how he is viewed in his peer group, and more about his boss. What might be right in one's position may not be right for another.

4 June 2013, 01:50 PM	#30
BoomerSooner "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Watch: Explorer Posts: 794	I would go for it because my boss has a Tridor DD

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