Calling all hiring managers: Rolex or no?

[Ch035]

So- I'm 30 years old and wear a preceramic bluesy sub daily. I earned it, I wear it with pride.

My wife thinks if I show up to an interview wearing it the hiring manager will assume I inherited it and judge me for it. Even if the particular manager knows what it is ( I've only had 1 person ever say something about it) I don't care.

I bought it because I appreciate the craftsmanship that went into it, not a status symbol.

My other watch is a breitling avenger seawolf titanium. If we are trying to down play watches- a 44mm wide 19mm thick F off diver isn't exactly understated.

If you are hiring someone that is somewhat young with a resume to back up success- would you automatically assume he didn't earn it?

I wouldn't. I would assume this guy has good taste in watches and move on. My wife who isn't a salesman thinks it immediately discredits me as a candidate.

Thoughts?